Harrisonburg, VA – Sentara Anesthesiology Specialist Robert C. Li, MD, has been named the recipient of the 14th annual Sentara RMH Golden Stethoscope Award. The award recognizes outstanding physicians on the Sentara RMH Medical Staff who demonstrate excellence in patient care, customer service, communication and teamwork. The award is announced annually as part of the hospital’s recognition of National Doctors Day on March 30.
“It’s a true pleasure to work with the staff and other care providers at Sentara RMH. I am very honored to have received this award,” said Dr. Li.
Dr. Li, who joined the Sentara RMH medical staff in 2005, received several nominations this year. The common thread in each submission notes Dr. Li’s superior clinical knowledge and application, excellent patient care, effective communication, leadership, and teamwork, noting that he has the unique ability to tailor any conversation to specifically meet the needs of the patient and their caregiver(s).
“We are proud to honor Dr. Li in recognition of his extraordinary commitment to our community. We have numerous talented physicians on our medical staff, and many of them were nominated this year. This award highlights the immense respect Dr. Li has attained among his co-workers and peers for his outstanding patient care and dedication to patient safety,” said Dr. Robert Garwood, Chief Medical Officer of Sentara RMH.
With nearly 450 physicians on the medical staff, Sentara RMH received 87 award nominations this year. All hospital staff members, as well as staff in the local independent medical practices, can submit nominations.