Kiran Kuna, M.D., named Carroll Hospital Center December Physician of the Month
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
 CONTACT: Simone Lindsay, 410-871-6836
SLindsay@CarrollHospitalCenter.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Westminster, Md. – (December 10, 2008) — Kiran Kuna, M.D., anesthesiology, was recently selected as Carroll Hospital Center’s December Physician of the Month. A physician affiliated with Carroll Hospital Center for two years, Dr. Kuna was nominated by a staff member for the excellent care he provided to a newborn in the hospital’s Special Care Nursery while also attending to patients in the emergency department.
“Dr. Kuna is a team player who consistently delivers quality care to all his patients. He is able to effectively treat multiple patients while making each feel like they are his only one,” Kevin Smothers, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., chief medical officer, senior vice president of medical affairs, 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 December Physician of the Month, Kiran Kuna, M.D.
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