Awards and Recognition

(From the April 2025 issue of MedStat)

Comments From Patients and Families

Medical staff leadership would like to acknowledge physicians for recently receiving positive comments from patients and families. These comments are only a brief sample of the many compliments our physicians receive regularly.

Shawn Aylward, MD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Aylward listened to my daughter’s concerns and explained her potential options. He was open to her ideas and treated her with understanding and kindness. He speaks to my daughter directly and does not speak down to her. He is also very positive and uplifting which is so important in dealing with teenagers.”

Lindsey Bratland, PsyD,Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
“We cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Bratland and the rest of the staff. Her office is a comforting space. The care is excellent, professional and caring. We could not ask for more. I don't know what our family would do without her. My child looks forward to every appointment, and we see a noticeable improvement in her.”

Hany Emam, DDS, MS, Dentistry
"Dr. Emam was phenomenal. My daughter is 16 years old, and I have never been treated with as much respect for my knowledge and experience of her needs as I was by this doctor. He trusted my account of what I was seeing and what I believed my daughter needed. In doing so, he very likely saved her from pain, infection and another surgery. I'm so grateful to him for working with me how medical staff should work with parents of medically complex, nonverbal children.”

Spencer Lindsey, MD, FAAP,Otolaryngology
“Dr. Lindsey takes the time to listen to concerns, always has a good plan and addresses everything in a way that puts us at ease. His bedside manner is wonderful, and his knowledge of my son’s conditions, not just ENT-related, shows his care of his patients. Such a kind man.”

Sara Mansfield, MD, General Pediatric Surgery
"Dr. Mansfield is quite possibly the world's most patient surgeon. She went above and beyond to answer myriad questions and provide reassurance. We are so grateful to have had her for this procedure. Highly recommend Dr. Mansfield and her team of nurses and techs.”

Jonathan Pindrik, MD, Pediatric Neurosurgery
“Dr. Pindrik is just amazing with my daughter. She trusts him so much. I thank God he sent Dr. Pindrik to help and protect her. I would recommend him to everyone. From the second I met him; he helped me to feel confident to understand my daughter's condition andthe treatment options available. He was crucial to my personal ability to handle her medical diagnosis and care. I couldn't have a higher opinion or praise for another human than I have for him.”

John Russo, MD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Russo was absolutely fantastic. He was able to put my daughter at ease, normalized talking about poop early in the conversation (which made her comfortable opening up and talking more). Dr. Russo explained everything and relayed it to her in a way she could understand. He also proactively offered for a female nurse to come in during the exam if it would make my daughter more comfortable. It made a huge impression on her. This was literally the only thing she talked about after the appointment with my husband later in the day. Thanks for making an uncomfortable appointment easy, for the conservative treatment plan and for the respect the whole staff showed my daughter!”

LeAnne Sancrainte, DO, Pediatrics
"Dr. LeAnne S. was amazing! She was kind, thoughtful and thorough. She explained everything to me and my son in ways we understood. She really took her time with us, and I felt she cared for my son. She also showed concern for how he was feeling emotionally and mentally. If any of our friends or family need to see an endocrinologist, I would not hesitate to recommend her.”

Rishabh Sethia, MD, Otolaryngology
"My twin boys are 20 months old, and this is the best experience we had with any medical professional from when I found out I was pregnant until now. My children are twins who have never been separated, so even though only one twin needed surgery, we had to bring both boys. The care shown for both of my twins, even though only one of them was having surgery, is something I will forever be grateful for. I will always use this clinic for my children. The care shown to us was unmatched.”

George Zakhary, DO, Child Neurology Fellow
“Our 18-month-old son has been seen by Neurology for the last 6 months. His provider is Dr. Zakhary and he has been immensely kind, caring, and patient with us as we learn more about our son’s diagnosis. He has taken time to explain and answer all our questions and has even called us after hours to explain MRI finding