lcmh.com 5 The Golden Stethoscope Award is presented monthly and recognizes an outstanding provider (doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists) who demonstrates excellence in patient care, customer service, communication and teamwork. The many FACES of a Golden Stethoscope Award winner may also demonstrate: • Family involvement and interaction • Accessibility/approachableness • Coordination of care • Empathy • Successful patient outcomes Amanda Ellington, MD General and breast surgeon A breast health leader and highly sought-after physician, Dr. Ellington is loved by patients and staff alike. Her passion for excellence goes beyond the operating room and has driven major advances in breast healthcare at LCMHS. She spearheaded process improvement efforts in early diagnosis and treatment. She has led her colleagues as the surgery department chair and as a member of the board of trustees. Patients know her as their con dante and advocate. J. King White, MD Interventional cardiologist A well-known name in healthcare and a member of the LCMHS medical staff since 1988, Dr. White has faithfully dedicated his career to serving the communities of SWLA. As a notable gure in the world of cardiology, he helped pioneer the carotid artery stent procedure that is widely used today. He has been described by fellow physicians as a model colleague: always available, truly affable and possessing a phenomenal skill set. Mohammed Sarwar, MD Internal medicine Dr. Sarwar has dedicated his career to providing compassionate care to the indigent population of SWLA. Humble, skilled and kindhearted are words often used to describe him. His medical leadership has taken him from an assistant professor of medicine at LSY School of Medicine and a faculty member of the LSU Family Medicine Residency to currently serving as the medical director of Moss Memorial Health Clinic since 2016. Dr. Sarwar is recognized in the eld of diabetes and is a 2023 recipient of the Laureate Award from the Louisiana Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Jamal Saqer, MD Pediatric intensivist Labeled by his healthcare peers as an “educator extraordinaire,” Dr. Saqer is a brilliant pediatric intensivist and has been medical director of the pediatric intensive care unit since 1999. With nearly 30 years of ensuring that critically ill children across SWLA receive exceptional care—in and out of the hospital— Dr. Saqer’s dedication to reaching the best possible patient outcome truly sets him apart. SWLA children are in good hands with Dr. Saqer on their medical team. David Darbonne, MD Obstetriciangynecologist Dr. Darbonne has been a prominent gure in the Lake Charles women’s health community since 1996. He is recognized as a dedicated advocate for women and their newborns. His comprehensive care is evident in his attentive approach to patient needs. Dr. Darbonne embodies the highest standards of medical professionalism and integrity in his practice. His commitment to the eld of OB-GYN has earned him the profound respect of his colleagues throughout the state. Jon Gray, MD Emergency medicine Always leading the charge of continuing and improving evidence-based care in the emergency department, Dr. Gray is highly respected and beloved by all. He is always willing to go above and beyond in his practice of medicine and in the way he treats others. Over the last 26 years at LCMHS, he has been a catalyst of positive culture change and a mentor to those he works with. His leadership as the emergency medicine and stroke medical director ensures that those in SWLA receive a high level of care when it is most needed.
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