At its third annual Doctor’s Day awards ceremony, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital literally rolled out the red carpet for six leading physicians, nominated and voted on by more than 500 hospital employees.
Physicians in leading roles for 2009 were announced in six categories: Female Physician of Excellence, cardiologist, Sangeeta Saikia; Male Physician of Excellence, cardiologist, B. Keith Ellis; Best Team Player, urologist, Henry Pham; Most Respectful, cardiac electrophysiologist, Gregory Pepper; Most Supportive, vascular surgeon, Ulises Baltazar; and Best Bedside Manner, pulmonologist, Bhadresh Shah.
Physician Winner Ulises Baltazar, Henry Pham, Sangeeta Saikia, B Keith Ellis, Gregory Pepper and Bhadresh Shah.
“Our physicians bring a great deal of knowledge, skill and compassion to the people in the Fort Bend community,” said Chris Siebenaler, CEO of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “These awards are just one way for us to recognize the incredible work they do.”
The six physicians were recognized at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s medical staff meeting. At the Oscars-style event in appreciation of physicians, secret envelopes revealed the winners. The physician winners then gave a small speech to recognize and thank those in attendance.
“It is truly a privilege to work at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital where physicians and patients are surrounded by quality people and quality support,” said Pepper.
“The staff who work at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital have become family to me…and my patients feel the same way,” said Saikia, a second time doctor’s day award winner for female physician of excellence category.
Doctor’s Day is a nationally recognized day of celebration held on March 30 every year to honor the work of America’s physicians.
