Awards and Recognition
(From the August 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.
Akua Amponsah, MD, Pediatrics
“Thank you to the staff at Linden Primary Care. It's always been a pleasure coming here. My granddaughter has been here all her life. This year she graduated from high school and the career center. Now, she is off to college in New York. Thank you to all the staff here and Dr. Amponsah.”
Brendan Boyle, MD, MPH, Pediatrics
“Dr. Boyle is top-notch. He is also my other daughter's specialist. We chose to return to him because he is thorough, knowledgeable and friendly. He listens to my children and goes over and beyond to help them with their stomach problems. I think he's fantastic and I'm so thankful he's at Nationwide Children’s.”
Renee L. Carpenter-Wells, PCPNP, DNP, Pediatric Neurosurgery
“I could not have asked for a better nurse. The way she interacted with my 7-month-old daughter from the beginning, with a calm voice, helped my daughter stay calm. The way she addressed all my concerns and validated that I was right in asking any question was so comforting to me. I just love the neurosurgery unit so much. So many good, loving and caring humans.”
Michael Dunn, MD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Dunn was phenomenal! He was very personable, cracked jokes with my son and made him feel very comfortable. He explained everything step by step so that we were always in the loop with what was going on. He took the time to connect. We were lucky to get him.”
Robert Honegger, MD, Pediatrics
“I cannot say enough good things about the doctor. We have been working with him for four years and he has always been very respectful, thorough and works with my son to make him as comfortable as possible.”
Lauren Lastinger, MD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Lastinger was very informative, personable, sharp and engaging. We discussed the results of my echocardiogram test in detail. I was very impressed with the way she answered my questions. I was quite impressed with her communication skills and knowledge.”
Kelsey Lecerf, MD, Pediatrics
“We had a great experience with the staff. Our nurse and Dr. Lecerf were thorough, helpful and informative. They listened, asked questions, and were professional, friendly, and made us all feel very comfortable. We found their insights and recommendations very insightful and helpful. Dr. Lecerf was fantastic!”
Alicia K. McVity, FNP, Pediatrics
“I was very impressed with her care. We passed two other hospitals to be seen at this one. Everyone exceeded our expectations, and we were blown away by the care and we will continue driving over an hour to bring our children to you.”
“Dr. Wood is an amazing doctor. His knowledge, expertise and kind mannerisms are all great skills that he encompasses. As an already established patient, we already knew our child was in great hands with Dr. Wood. Your staff never fail to amaze us. We've always experienced staff who are friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile to provide whatever is needed for your families.”