Awards and Recognition

(From the August 2024 issue of MedStat)

Physician Recognition

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.

Linda Baker, MD, Pediatric Urology
“We want to thank each, and every person involved for the care they provided. Especially Dr. Baker. You all made my son and me feel so at ease. Once again, Nationwide Children's Hospital has been above excellent, and we are forever grateful.”

Steven Ciciora, MD, Pediatrics
“We were very blessed to have received treatment from Dr. Ciciora. He is incredibly knowledgeable and has amazing bedside manner! His compassion and knowledge of my daughter’s condition have put her on the right path to healing!”

Alex DiBartola, MD, MPH, Orthopedics
“My daughter said it was the best hospital she had ever been in and that she felt safe and comfortable having the surgery.”

Chelsea Kebodeaux, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology
“Compassionate care given to my child. Her concerns and questions, with real help offered and explained to her and to me (mother). Wonderful experience from the moment we walked into the office. Everyone is kind, helpful and smiles. Welcoming environment for my daughter and me as her parent.”

Sehyr Imran, MD, Pediatrics
“Staff was very kind and considerate. Everyone was helpful and extremely knowledgeable. We traveled two hours and would gladly again. Care was exceptional. Son is struggling to maintain a normal life with senior year approaching and unable to get an appointment and help in West Virginia with specialist, and a wait of 10 months for an appointment, which is critical, and his condition was rapidly deteriorating. The nurse at Sleep Clinic and Dr. Imran were fantastic.”

John Mytinger, MD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Mytinger always goes over and above. He is always available for a phone call or MyChart message when needed. He is kind, concerned and honest. He even goes out of his way to say hello if he sees us between other appointments at the Main Campus.”

Griffin Stout, MD, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
“Dr. Stout and her team were fabulous. Great compassion and listening skills. Had clearly reviewed my child’s medical history/file. Spent lots of time with us. A beacon of light during a scary time.”

Amy Valasek, MD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Valasek was absolutely amazing. She was so incredibly helpful and provided us with a wealth of information that will allow my daughter to become and remain a healthy young female athlete.”