Awards and Recognition
(From the June 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.
Jennifer Aldrink, MD, General Pediatric Surgery
“The surgeon took the time to learn and explain everything she was going to do, and then again while completing the process. She comforted my daughter all the way through and made her feel more confident about her injury. Everyone has been so kind and helpful. Most importantly, they take the time to listen to our concerns, answer our questions, and work together with me and my daughter on her treatment plan and what will work best for her. Everyone has gone out of their way to make us feel comfortable.”
Brian Becknell, MD, PhD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Becknell was amazing! He explained every step and process, as well as our various lab results. We left feeling very well equipped with what to do and how to handle questions that we might have in the future.”
Stefanie Bester, MD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Bester is absolutely amazing! She has been my girl’s doctor for many years. She truly is great at what she does. She listens and has been so helpful over the years. She truly is such a blessing!”
David Danesh, DMD, MPH, MS, Dentistry
“Dr. Danesh is a huge asset to the pediatric dental profession. Not only was he amazing with my daughter, but he also had an excellent bedside manner and rapport with me. We both loved him! He is kind, compassionate, skilled and professional.”
Ashley Ebersole, MD, Pediatrics
“Each encounter we've had has been exceptional. Dr. Ebersole is fantastic at creating a trusting and friendly environment to discuss concerns and solutions. She's thorough, informed, calm and reassuring. She definitely master’s her medical profession.”
Jonathan Gisser, MD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Gisser makes my son feel like he's his only patient. He never makes us feel rushed, and always takes the time to truly listen. His comment at our most recent visit was that he ‘doesn't treat labs, he treats patients.’ That meant a lot to my son, who is still not feeling well despite having great lab results.”
Melissa Holtzlander, MD, Pediatrics
“We appreciate all Dr. H. has done for us in our 15 years, the time, emails, calls and after care every time we needed her. She is the kindest.”
Amit Lahoti, MD, Pediatrics
“My child was admitted with a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. We were completely blindsided, and the endocrinology team was fantastic at understanding our emotional state, giving us small bits of information to process at a time, and making sure we had everything in writing due to the amount of information we were taking in. They made terrible circumstances so much more bearable.”
Prashant S. Malhotra, MD, FAAP, Otolaryngology
“The doctor was amazing! Quality of care was impeccable! Very informative and patient. Everyone was just wonderful! Going above and beyond every step of the way to be sure we were comfortable. Great communication from everyone, and the hospital is absolutely beautiful! Very caring and sincere. Cannot thank everyone enough!”
Ethan Mezoff, MD, Pediatrics
“We love Dr. Mezoff. He is so easy to talk to and has a great sense of humor. He doesn't rush through the appointment and makes you feel very comfortable talking about personal issues.”