Awards and Recognition

(From the September 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.

Anthony Audino, MD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Audino made a personal phone call in the evening to make sure we knew bloodwork results that weren't in yet at our appointment. He wanted to make sure we followed up with another specialist the next morning. We felt very well cared for.”

Barry Belcher, DO, Pediatrics
“The doctor was amazing with my son. He was very sick, tired and scared, and the doctor made him feel comfortable and kept him calm throughout the exam. He explained things easily and made me feel good about the course of treatment for my son. I could really tell how much this doctor cared about my child!”

Christina Ching, MD, Pediatric Urology
“Dr. Ching is truly exceptional. She spent nearly an hour carefully reviewing my daughter's test results and discussing a personalized care plan that clearly prioritized her well-being. She came highly recommended by our previous urologist, who relocated out of state. We travel two hours to see her, and she's absolutely worth it!”

Molly Fuchs, MD, and Amy Wahl, FNP, Pediatric Urology
“Our journey with the urology team began with an after-hours emergency. We had to call the on-call team, and they clearly and calmly helped us work through our emergency situation. The next day, when our overnight situation morphed into another issue, the team never missed a beat. We continued to receive wonderful care. The team was kind and thorough and acted with urgency to help us resolve our urology emergency.”

Jennifer Ladd, MD, MSc, Pediatrics
“I can't say enough good things about Dr. Ladd! She is phenomenal and engages with my daughter. Dr. Ladd makes my daughter feel like she is very interested in everything she wants to talk about. We are always excited to see Dr. Ladd!”

Andrew Linkugel, MD, Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
“I have thought about how nice the doctor was multiple times this week. He was so great with my son, amazing at explaining what was happening, why he was feeling what he was feeling and putting his nervous mind at ease. He was friendly and relatable. He remembered things about my son from months before, which made my son really feel seen. The procedure was quick and pain-free. He did a great job.”

Jennifer Melvin, MD, Pediatrics
“I was very impressed with my son's care here in the ED. The nurses attended to us the second we walked into the room. We never even had to sit in the waiting room. The doctor also came in immediately to see my son. It was a scary situation with his breathing, so I was relieved to have him cared for right away. I appreciated all the nurses and doctors’ positive attitudes in the middle of the night. Thank you for taking such great care of my son!”

Sean Rose, MD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Rose is a saint! He bent over backwards to help my son. Scheduling a last-minute telehealth consult during his already busy day. We are so fortunate to have brilliant and caring physicians like him at Nationwide Children's.”

Megan Saelinger, PCPNP, Pediatrics
“Megan is one of the most sensitive medical professionals with whom we have ever had the pleasure of working. She was so intuitive with my daughter. Megan put her at ease, encouraged direct conversation, and made us feel 100% valued and heard. Megan's bedside manner is exceptional, and her knowledge and medical expertise allowed us to fully trust that my daughter's needs would be met.”

Heather Terry, FNP, Pediatric Urology
“We have worked with Heather Terry through urology in general and have been impressed at every turn how helpful, responsive and encouraging she is as a practitioner. Our child has medically complex issues. I feel that urology and nephrology have been very helpful in giving answers for our kiddo!”