Doc, You Rock!
John Mathis, M.D. GI Lab-Outpatient Surgery Center, Memorial Hospital
According to the 25 associates who nominated him, John Mathis, M.D., possesses “the heart of what every physician wants to be.” Caring for every patient like they were family, “He is literally up all night seeing patients before going home … he takes all the time a patient needs, maintaining eye contact and truly listening.”
Associates say he’s a team player: “He doesn’t hesitate to assist staff with moving patients or walking them to their rooms until he is sure they are comfortable.” He won’t leave until the patient is cared for and staff members have received the support they need.
Besides possessing a great sense of humor and making coworkers smile, associates say he is “very kind, compassionate, tranquil and calming.” And to boot, “He is extremely competent … and an excellent educator.”
In fact, the staff thinks so highly of him that they choose him for their own “GI GUY!”
David VanRyn, M.D. Emergency Department, Elkhart General Hospital
Dr. David VanRyn is a compassionate, caring, highly capable physician who is beloved by his coworkers. He always puts his patients first, making sure they and their families are comfortable, and he keeps all coworkers in the loop about every patient.
Dr. VanRyn combines a wonderful bedside manner and professional attitude to treat all patients with dignity and respect. Dr. VanRyn is great at determining a patient’s diagnosis and his years of experience in emergency medicine are evident in his practice, says one associate.
Nurses say he is a team player who goes the extra mile for his patients and in showing his appreciation for coworkers. One staff member summed it up perfectly: “We love our Dr. VanRyn.”
