In honor of Doctors’ Day, celebrated on March 30, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to our UW Medicine doctors for the exceptional care they provide to our patients, their families and our larger community.
Read thank yous, kudos and notes of gratitude from UW Medicine patients and community members.
Patient Relations praise
Gratitude and feedback submitted to patient relations.
Harborview Medical Center
“Dr. Mark David Holmes was exceptional. I knew he would be one of the best but he actually went beyond expectations. Performed tests I’ve never had done before, intently listened to everything I was able to provide, had answers to every question I was prepared with, and had impeccable memory of the entire discussion.”
“Dr. Williams has made such a huge impact on our family, including this visit. We came in confused and concerned about our daughter, and left with an action plan for her wellness that we couldn’t have gotten elsewhere. We felt heard and were taken seriously, when in previous settings (not in this clinic), we felt ignored and dismissed.”
“Dr Kahn, is a humble man and skilled surgeon. He put me back together again using minimally Invasive techniques that I believe led to my speedy recovery. He literally saved my life. Can’t thank him enough.”
UW Medical Center – Montlake
“Dr. Stobbe has always treated us (parents of an adult profoundly autistic son) as true partners in our son’s care. He listens so actively and is always probing for possible directions we should explore in easing our son’s symptoms and maximizing his physical and mental health. We always leave feeling heard, with a plan of action, information and encouragement. And his rapport with our son is humorous yet adult – he doesn’t talk down to him and at the same time he allows us, his parents to be co-communicators without feeling censored or seen as overbearing. And he keeps us informed on the latest research, findings, resources, and how to advocate effectively. The young generation would call him the GOAT, we just consider him a Unicorn of Adult Autism Care!”
“Already knew this provider [Dr. Julia Bledsoe] is a standout, and it was clearly evident. We are struggling with complex chronic conditions in our family, and for the first time ever, a provider was informed, non-judgmental, a eager to apply whatever the best medicine condense-based medicine possible to the medical mysteries we present. Instead of dismissing us for having or possibly having relatively rare issues, she immediately validated concerns, organized conversations round them, and discussed steps to take in differentials. This was a breath of fresh air for a dad who had to fight almost ten years to get help with his now verified health condition. Don’t let her retire!”
UW Medical Center – Northwest
“I really like Dr. Mak! I would always recommend her to anyone in need of a pulmonologist! The staff in this office are efficient, polite, friendly and everyone works well together to make patients know they are cared for.”
“Dr. Shah is very thorough on his assessment, he listens and takes my healthcare choices into consideration when deciding a care plan. I would promptly recommend him to my friends and family.”
UW Medicine Primary Care
“I appreciated Dr. Owusu’s willingness to explain why she suggested certain things and offering alternative options that doctors in the past never brought to my attention.”
“Dr Bhatti is an exceptional clinician who throughly explains your condition and treatment options. Her approach is from a team perspective with the patient being an integral part of the team. She truly cares for her patients, evident by her compassion and empathy evident in every encounter I have had with her.”
“I have never met a doctor as incredible as dr. Anthony T Mistretta DO. He was genuinely Intrigued by my complicate expanse of health issues. He stayed positive and encouraging and said “what’s next?” So calm and encouragingly. So that I didn’t feel bad for bringing up more concerns. He explained how he would track down referrals so clearly and he checked in with me to make sure that he was on the same page with me.”
Valley Medical Center
“Please recognize Dr. S Sheu for her amazing care. She put my mind at ease during an uncomfortable procedure, made sure my pain level was good, explained everything as she went along and has a great, kind and funny personality on top of her expertise in her field of care. She is amazing! Dr. Sheu has amazing bedside manner and rapport with patients. Very competent in her field but also wonderful at putting her patients’ minds at ease during a procedure. I would highly recommend her! Her staff is also top notch!”
“Dr Aguilar was my PCP at Marysville Providence and I’m happy to drive 90 minutes to see him at Renton. That’s how good I think he is. I cannot heap more praise than I already have on Dr Aguilar as a caring, kind physician who really puts me and my health issues first. He’s the only doctor I’ve ever had who asks me more than once: “Are there any other health issues I can help you with?” This really shows he’s willing to hear from me regardless of time constraints. Impressive!”
Kudos from UW Medicine patients
UW Medicine’s Advancement team engages with patients throughout the year. Here’s what patients had to say about their doctors.
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to each of you for the incredible care and expertise you provide every day. Facing heart failure has been one of the most challenging chapters of my life, and the support and medical guidance I received at UW Medicine has meant everything to me. Born with heart issues, I have always been acutely aware of the importance of skilled and compassionate medical care, but during this journey with heart failure, I truly felt the extraordinary depth of your dedication.”
“It goes without saying: HUGE shout-outs to UW for its world-renowned excellence in providing medical care, and for the brilliance of the doctors and medical staff that such a superior medical center attracts!”
“Thank you very much for everything. I was treated with kindness, respect and compassion. I feel very happy with all aspects of my care.”
Social Media shoutouts
Kudos and heartfelt comments from the community on UW Medicine’s social channels.
“I just had a hip replacement 3 weeks ago by Dr. MacDonald. Life changing. Thank you Dr MacDonald!”
“I have a robust team of doctors all affiliated with UW. Dr. Saurabh Khandelwal and Dr. Ashwin Rao are two of the finest. Grateful for years of superior care.”
“Wonderful Doctor! Dr. Schiffman is the best!”
“Just got out of surgery 2 days ago. They are top notch. 💯 Thank you guys so much!!! Amazing team but Dr. Lazar made me feel completely comfortable. I was blessed to have the operation done there!!!”
“I thank Dr.Shane Morrison and Dr.Anna Kirby who have inspired me to want to become a doctor myself. Will forever be grateful to them and I hope UW Medicine can play a role in my future education/career. Would love to become a endocrinologist.”
“My two favorite UW Medicine doctors help me navigate a fairly newly discovered genetic mutation – I adore Dr Wendy Raskind in Clinical Genetics (she knows everything, she’s kind & she’s a great communicator). Dr Kendra Bergstrom is in the Dermatology Clinic and specializes in exactly what I need – she’s brilliant, she’s thorough, and she is incredibly compassionate and warm.
I’m lucky and so grateful to have great docs – but I’m also SO grateful for UWMC and the way my case is managed.”
“I was in a wheelchair and went to Dr. Hofstetter for surgery. Tomorrow I’m going skiing! Great surgeon!!!”
“Thank You to. the Docs at Urgent Care Ravenna for providing care at the ready.”
“I want to thank Dr. Vin Gupta for being a perpetual source of information for the masses. He is always clear, concise, and helpful when imparting wisdom. He’s likely saved countless lives since the pandemic. We are eternally grateful.”
“Dr Brandsford is one of the best doctors there is! The best bedside manner I have ever had in my life! He cares about his patients so much and will give you the best advice and treatment there is! I travel just to get to see him! His team is amazing and they will always make sure your take care of!”
“Grateful for the excellent care provided by Dr. Annie Fang, my PCP. She is the best!”
“Dr. Ingeborg Sacksen in Rheumatology is fantastic and Dr.S. Panch in Hematology is also fantastic 😊.”
“Thank you Dr. Shaffer for actually listening to my concerns and telling me that what I am experiencing isn’t normal after multiple doctors brushed me off over the years. She referred me to where I needed to go. Thank you Dr. Shaffer for being the first doctor in years to genuinely listen and make me feel validated, I will forever be thankful💜”
“Dr. Jacobs in gastroenterology saved my life and substantially improved my life. He is really thorough and detail oriented.”
“I had surgery for cataract at Harborview and my Dr. Duer was wonderful.”
“Many thanks to Dr. Waddell for helping me at Northwest Hospital ER earlier tonight!”
“UWMC doctors are the best! Over the past 20 years I have had many specialists that treated me so well. I’d like to give an extra special gratitude to Dr. Muczynski my kidney specialist. She has put in so much work and effort to keep me healthy. You can tell that she truly cares about me. Thank you Dr. Muczynski! You are a rockstar 😎”
“Jonah Herbert-Davies at Harborview is an excellent shoulder surgeon.”
“Thank you to all of the doctors and healers out there who are endlessly dedicated to their patients. You’re heroes.”
“The UW doctors are the best. I have been fortunate to work with so many over the years. Shout outs to Dr. Karina Mendoza, Dr. Aria Jarfari and the ED Doctors when I needed to visit. Thanks to all of you for your professional and knowledgable help.”
“Dr. Nicholas Hernandez is a Great surgeon. I owe him so much.”
“Dr Murinova is AMAZING!! 🥰💖”
Show your appreciation
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Editor’s Note: Raves & Raves is a series of positive feedback received from patients and community members. Any patient and social notes in this article are published as submitted with no copyediting.
Raves & Raves: December 2024