NCH Honors 2020 Physician of the Year Taking the lead on the COVID-19 Task Force at NCH was no small matter. But David Lindner, D.O., MBA, FCCP, FACOI was up to the task, advising the Collier County School Department as well as the Collier County Board of Commissioners, on matters regarding school safety and mask mandates. He also has written about the potentially deadly disease since it was first found in the United States last winter. For his efforts, Dr. Lindner captured the prestigious NCH Healthcare System 2020 Physician of the Year title – awarded by a majority vote of the entire NCH medical staff. Dr. Lindner was one of nine distinguished and highly skilled finalists. His triumph was announced at the January online meeting of the NCH general medical staff, with more than 140 medical personnel and staff present. In addition to his duties as task force leader, Dr. Lindner also serves as the Medical Director of NCH Healthcare Intensive Care Units, Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Rehab and is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine. Medical Staff President Todd Bethel, MD, Medical Director of the Emergency Department, and a practicing emergency physician, said the award’s announcement is typically presented at the annual NCH Hospital Ball but was rescheduled to the NCH holiday party. Since both events had to be cancelled due to the ongoing threat from COVID-19, the decision was made to announce the winner at the next gathering, which was the online general medical staff meeting.
“Anyone on the medical staff can make a nomination,” explained Dr. Bethel. “The nominees are brought before the executive medical committee for a vote, and the top eight nominees are named finalists.” This year, there were nine nominees due to a tie. The nominees are then presented to the entire medical staff for a vote. The award is an internal recognition of the excellence of the position of physician, says Dr. Bethel, who has known Dr. Lindner for 15 years. “As the physician-lead for the COVID task force, he has been involved with at least three publications, and probably more, just relating to COVID-19,” he said. “His communication skills are evident by his regular speaking engagements to the community. He was involved with the recommendations and guidance to the school system and was an advocate with the County Commissioners regarding mask mandates.”
Actively caring for his patients, Dr. Lindner displays a personal touch, showing concern for their welfare outside the limits of the treatment provided in his specialty. He has actively called his patients to advise them on COVID vaccinations, Dr. Bethel said. NCH would like to congratulate Dr. Lindner on being named 2020 Physician of the Year and all the other nominees for being recognized. To locate an NCH physician, visit www.FindanNCHdoctor.org today.
The NCH Healthcare System’s 2020 Physician of the Year is graciously underwritten by Herb and Mary Ehlers.
NCH Healthcare System 2020 Physician of the Year Nominees: Mazen AbuAwad, MD Specialty: Neurointerventional Radiology Years on staff: 7 Tamara Camina, MD Specialty: Emergency Medicine Years on staff: 16 George Ferguson, MD Specialty: Internal Medicine Years on staff: 29 Michael Flynn, MD Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease Years on staff: 26 David Lindner, D.O. Specialty: Critical Care/Pulmonary Years on staff: 25 Bryan Murphey, MD Specialty: Family Medicine Years on staff: 5 Nicole Patterson, MD Specialty: Emergency Medicine Years on staff: 6 James Ray, MD Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Years on staff: 3 Viktoria Totoraitis, MD Specialty: Neurology Years on staff: 5
Award criteria include: The physician demonstrates the highest standards of moral and ethical behavior. The physician is a medical expert and adheres to high standards of clinical care. The physician is committed to the active pursuit of medical research. The physician uses effective communications skills. The physician demonstrates empathy, care and concern for patients and staff. The physician demonstrates respect for colleagues and works cooperatively. The physician is involved in hospital committees and medical staff leadership. The physician is involved in activities that benefit the community. The physician demonstrates a genuine concern for humanity through charitable concerns that raise awareness or provide support for those in need.
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