July 25, 2019
Our Carolina Care Highlight this week recognizes Dr. Luigi Pascarella, in the Department of Surgery's Division of Vascular Surgery. Here's what one of Dr. Pascarella's patients had to say: "Dr Pascarella is extremely intuitive, caring and dedicated physician..."
July 9, 2019
Our Carolina Care Highlight this week recognizes Dr. Lynn A. Damitz from the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Here's what one of Dr. Damitz's patients had to say: "I reached out to my provider with a message through My UNC Chart with a non-urgent medical question. She responded promptly and suggested I come in the next day to be seen. She even scheduled the appointment for me..."
July 3, 2019
The MSEC consists of the officers of the Medical Staff, the Department Chairs, the Chief Nursing Officer, the Deans of the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, the President of the House Staff Council, the President of UNC Faculty Physicians, and the President of UNC Hospitals. The MSEC acts on behalf of the Medical Staff on issues related to all aspects of medical practice. It receives reports on hospital operations, GME, and Nursing.
June 6, 2019
Our Carolina Care Highlight this week recognizes Dr. Benjamin E. Haithcock from the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Here's what one of Dr. Haithcock's patients had to say: "[Dr. Haithcock] is absolutely amazing as well as his resident that came to see me. They answered all of my questions and made sure he explained it to me in the way I could understand. He made me feel very comfortable...
May 9, 2019
Our Carolina Care Highlight this week recognizes Brian Halla, MSPA, PA-C, Department of Surgery, Division of North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center. Here's what one of his patients had to say: "We spent time with the entire team and it was the end of the day. Everyone came in, offered opinions on [Patient Name]'s burn and came up with a plan to treat..."
April 25, 2019
Our patient comment this week recognizes Joseph Eron, MD, from the Department of Medicine's Division of Infectious Diseases: "Dr. Eron was wonderful. He was down to earth and spoke with my wife and me in such a calming manner. He acted as if he had all day to spend with us. He never became impatient when we asked him to explain something again that he had already explained once even twice..."
March 28, 2019
Our Carolina Care Highlight this week recognizes Dr. Frances Collichio from the Department of Medicine's Division of Hematology and Oncology. Here's what one of Dr. Collichio's patients had to say: "I have been a patient of Dr. Fran Collichio for TWENTY-ONE years. She is the BEST doctor---caring, compassionate, courteous. A true example of the best medicine has to offer..."
March 14, 2019
Our Carolina Care Highlight this week recognizes Dr. Lisa Jackson-Moore from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Here's what one of Dr. Jackson-Moore's patients had to say: "Dr. Jackson is not even my regular doctor but she is amazing! She always agrees to fit me into her schedule even when my regular doctor is unavailable. She is so compassionate and understanding..."
February 20, 2019
Our patient comment this week recognizes Puneet Jolly, MD, PhD, from the department of dermatology: "Dr. Jolly was so wonderful. I felt truly cared for during my appointment by both Dr. Jolly and the nurses..."
February 7, 2019
Our Carolina Care Highlight this week recognizes Dr. Ronald J. Falk, director of the UNC Kidney Center and chair of the Department of Medicine. Here's what one of Dr. Falk's patients had to say: "Dr. Falk and his associate physician were both excellent - friendly, compassionate, and explained things in a manner we could easily understand. We felt like we not just "another case" to them but rather people who mattered to them, who they truly wanted to help with these health issues..."
January 24, 2019
This week's Carolina Care Highlight features Ellen L. Jones, MD, PhD, and Jayne Camporeale, MS, RN, in the division of radiation oncology: "Dr Jones & Jayne Camporeale- Met with each of them. Outstanding! They are both are very caring women who informed me of the next step in my treatment and alleviated some of my fears. It's been a little overwhelming since my cancer diagnosis and it sometimes is a little much'..."
January 10, 2019
Our patient comment this week recognizes Sivakumar Jaikumar, MD, from the division of neurosurgery: "Dr. Jaikumar showed a genuine concern over my condition; and answered all of my questions in an honest, straightforward, and completely understandable way..."