Awards and Recognition

(From the July 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.

Molly Fuchs, MD, Pediatric Urology

“Amazing care! So scary to have your baby put under for surgery. They all helped ease the stress and anxiety and did an amazing job at explaining everything and making my baby happy and taken care of!”

Jonathan Grischkan, MD, FAAP, FACS, Otolaryngology

“Incredible experience all around from the very beginning. Everything was explained very clearly. I called with a few questions weeks prior to our appointment and got disconnected during a transfer and the woman who I was speaking with called me back. She apologized and still managed to connect me to the individual I needed to speak with. The fact that she did something so seemingly simple during a time when I was worried and stressed when no one else, anywhere else, ever made that effort, eased my mind and settled the worries. Our doctor was phenomenal and thorough with all explanations. The nurses who helped throughout our visit were such a light and had the most beautiful energy making our little one all that more comfortable. Even the staff who checked us in and out of our appointment were so kind and lighthearted. This visit made us fall in love with Nationwide Children’s.”

Karla Hauersperger, MD, Pediatrics

“Dr. Hauersperger is amazing! All three of my kids have seen her several times, and every time she is incredible! I love how Dr. Karla talks to my kids. She addresses them to ask them what's going on, then looks to me or my husband to fill in any gaps or express anything extra. I am also so grateful for her medical knowledge. Dr. Karla, I could go on and on about you. Thank you for all you do for our kids! We are so appreciative and thankful you chose medicine as your calling! We are always so thankful to see your name on the whiteboard.”

Albert Isaacs, MD, Pediatric Neurosurgery

"Thank you to Dr. Isaacs, the residents, the PICU nurses, the 10th floor nurses and PCAs, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologist, social workers and cleaning staff. Everyone, in some type of way, made this terrifying experience a little less terrifying with their expertise, knowledge, skills, patience, love and attention to our daughter. We are beyond blessed to have such an amazing team to take care of her and save her life. Thank you with all our hearts and souls.”

Kevin Klingele, MD, Orthopedics

"Dr. K. was amazing. We had all our questions answered and felt confident with his care and direction. He mixes education, experience and a love for kids. He gets what matters to young athletes. Everyone should have surgery at a pediatric specialty care clinic. Our son was so well cared for. He is 15 and wants to be brave but was so scared.”

Kaitrin Kramer, DDS, MS, PhD, Dentistry

“My child and I love Dr. Kramer! She always greets us with a smile and a happy hello. She explains everything thoroughly and answers all our questions. My child's case is complicated, and Dr. Kramer is knowledgeable. I have recommended Dr. Kramer to several friends. I'm very grateful for the Nationwide Children’s Orthodontist team!”

Kelsey Lecerf, MD, Pediatrics

“Dr. Lecerf has been an answer to prayer! She has helped us navigate my daughter’s rare condition and bring her to a state of wellness.”

Emma Schoepf, PCPNP, Pediatrics

“This was simply the best medical experience that we have ever encountered. The provider was so incredibly thorough, listened and asked questions. She also helped ease my daughter's nerves and helped her feel confident. I have recommended this provider to my friends and their daughters. I am so grateful that Nationwide Children’s has a clinic that deals with Adolescent Medicine. There is a large need for this specialty, as she feels too old to go to the pediatrician to talk about gynecological issues but also does not want to go see a gynecologist in a practice focused on pregnancy.”