Robert Friedman, M.D., named Carroll Hospital Center October Physician of the Month
Thursday, October 08, 2009
 CONTACT: Simone Lindsay, 410-871-6836
SLindsay@CarrollHospitalCenter.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Westminster, Md. – (October 8, 2009) — Robert Friedman, M.D., ophthalmology, was selected as Carroll Hospital Center’s October Physician of the Month on October 8. A physician affiliated with Carroll Hospital Center for six years, Dr. Friedman was nominated by a patient for his outstanding and compassionate care.
“Dr. Friedman is an exceptional physician whose dedication to ensuring his patients receive the highest quality of care in a timely fashion is to be commended,” Kevin Smothers, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., chief medical officer and senior vice president of medical affairs at Carroll Hospital Center, said.
Each month, Carroll Hospital Center recognizes the extraordinary patient care achievements of physicians, as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners and certified nurse anesthetists, with a program called Physician WOW Service Awards. From those who are nominated to receive Physician WOW Service Awards each month, one Physician of the Month is chosen. And, from a year’s worth of Physician of the Month winners, one Physician of the Year is selected.
Community members and hospital associates are encouraged to nominate a medical professional who has demonstrated a special dedication and devotion to patients in a variety of ways. For more information on how to nominate a Carroll Hospital Center medical professional, contact the Medical Affairs Office at 410-871-6899.
Carroll Hospital Center, founded in 1961 as Carroll County General Hospital, is a nonprofit, acute care facility offering the latest in medical technology, experienced medical professionals in a variety of specialties and a continuum of programs and services to meet the needs of the community.
Photo caption: Carroll Hospital Center October Physician of the Month, Robert Friedman, M.D.
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