Awards and Recognition

The Caterpillar Award: Celebrating Residents and Fellows

The Caterpillar Award honors pediatric residents and fellows who provide exceptional care. The award recognizes individuals who go the extra mile for patients, families and co-workers by demonstrating kindness, respect and strong communication skills. Nominations can be submitted here, and recipients are recognized quarterly. For materials to share with patients and families, email Catherine.Roebuck@NationwideChildrens.org.

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.

Brian Becknell, MD, PhD, Pediatrics
“I absolutely love Dr. Becknell and his staff. They always are so helpful and nice. I always feel like I can ask questions or express my concerns. He always explains everything very clearly.”

Bridget Bonaventura, MD, Pediatrics
“My son is five years old with severe autism. He is just learning to speak, and all the staff not only listened to what I had to say, they took the time to listen to what he had to say regardless of how long it took for him to find his words. Everyone also took his sensory needs into consideration and changed care appropriately. Thank you for the amazing care experience.”

Tracy Ediger, MD, PhD, Pediatrics
“I appreciated the open communication and genuine care of every staff member that was involved from scheduling, to pre-surgery/anesthesia nurses who called with information, to the staff day of from admitting desk to the transport staffed who helped get my son to the car after; and of course, the nursing/anesthesia staff and Dr. Ediger. Never underestimate the positive impact on those you encounter daily.”

Amrik Khalsa, MD, Pediatrics
“Our family has been seeing Dr. Khalsa for years now. Dr. Khalsa has always listened to us and explained everything we didn't understand. I cannot recommend him enough. He is the best doctor and has been a blessing for our family. Dr. Khalsa schedule has been very booked, but our family definitely understands and is willing to wait when necessary to been seen by him. Again, I cannot say this enough Dr. Khalsa is a wonderful doctor!”

Christopher Miller, MD, Pediatrics
"Dr. Miller is the best. During the consultation, everything I said was listened to attentively. Dr. Miller dedicated himself to discovering the causes of my daughter's symptoms, and I am eternally grateful.”

David Rogers, MD, Ophthalmology
“Dr. Rogers did an excellent job preparing us for the surgery and explained everything in great detail. He was very thorough and kind. I am very happy with our experience at Nationwide Children’s and the overall surgery process. Dr. Rogers did an excellent job. I feel like my daughter was cared for well.”

John Sotos, MD, Pediatrics
“They were wonderful with my daughter, very attentive and made her feel comfortable during a scary time. I would definitely recommend this urgent care to friends and family! The staff are out of this world, and they are quick to care for your needs.”