Awards and Recognition
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.
Milagro Castaneda, MD, Pediatrics
“I had an amazing experience. Nationwide Children’s has taken care of me since I was a baby and it’s a bittersweet moment having to leave. All in all, I wouldn't trade this hospital out for anything in the world. Best care, best consideration, best doctors!”
Georgianna Hernandez, PCPNP, Pediatrics
“Gigi Hernandez was wonderful. It's not fun going to the urgent care in the evening after a long day of work, but she made the visit great, and her guided explanation was helpful. As another healthcare provider who has high standards, Gigi was just great. I appreciated her kind words. I would come back just to see the team there.”
Jennifer Lee, MD, Pediatrics
“Dr. Lee is amazing. She has helped us find medical solutions that work for us, and always listens, explains and takes time for all our questions. Dr. Lee, her nurse Wendy, and Kim, and the whole GI team are so amazing to work with and are always super responsive when I reach out with questions or concerns. They are all the things you could want from a doctor’s office. You can tell there is great communication within the department, and everyone is working together to help your kiddo.”
David Martin, MD, Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
“Dr. Martin was so informative. I was very nervous since this was my child's first surgery, but he took the time to walk me through every step of the process. His communication and reassurance helped ease my nerves tremendously.”
Kathryn McGinty Kolbe, FNP
“We absolutely love Kathryn McGinty Kolbe. She is kind, understanding and listens to all your concerns. We feel at ease coming back to see her again, knowing that she cares so much about her patients! She is the best! Excellent experience.”
Christopher Miller Jr., MD, Pediatrics
“We absolutely love Dr. Christopher Miller. From our very first visit, he made my children feel safe, heard and completely at ease. Dr. Miller never rushes through appointments, takes the time to answer all my questions and explains everything clearly. The office staff is also incredibly kind and welcoming. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable pediatrician.”
Richard Wood, MD, Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Note: This comment is from a family who traveled more than 900 miles to Nationwide Children’s for their child's first surgery at our hospital.
“Dr. Wood has an excellent way of explaining procedures. He clearly has compassion for what he does. His empathy not only extends to his patients but also family members. My son has never had a surgery or procedure in which smooth sailing occurred. Dr. Wood was able to accomplish that for him. We will be back. Dr. Wood is clearly an asset to not just your hospital and healthcare, but mostly the young patients who suffer from GI diseases. I would also like to mention that all the nurses and PCAs were amazing. They always checked in and not once left the room without asking if I needed anything. Nationwide Children’s has exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable. Thank you to everyone for all they do.”