Radiation Oncology
A radiation oncologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment of cancer patients, using radiation therapy as the main modality of treatment.
Roanoke and New River Valley First Place John Rogers, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Salem > 540.776.4160
Karanita Mary Ojomo, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care > Pulaski > 540.994.8545
Third Place
David Buck, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care > Roanoke > 540.981.7377
Treating cancer is only part of my job; helping patients cope with the anxiety of treatment and survivorship is equally important and sometimes more challenging. Bedside manner is about doing both and this recognition is a great reward not only to me, but to our whole team in radiation oncology.
Second Place (tie)
Randal Hess, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care > Salem > 540.776.4160
Rheumatology
A specialist in the non-surgical treatment of rheumatic illnesses, especially arthritis.
Roanoke > First Place
John Pendleton, MD Carilion Clinic Rheumatology Roanoke > 540.224.5170
I believe that establishing a strong and open relationship that engenders trust and communication with patients is one of the essential ingredients for successful treatment of the many diseases I treat.
Second Place
Joseph Lemmer, MD LewisGale Arthritis & Rheumatology Salem > 540.772.3707
Third Place (tie)
Garry Bayliss, MD LewisGale Arthritis & Rheumatology Salem > 540.772.3707
Honorable Mention
Robert Johnson, MD Carilion Clinic Rheumatology Roanoke > 540.224.5170 Adegbenga Bankole, MD Carilion Clinic Rheumatology > Roanoke > 540.224.5170 William Blaylock, MD LewisGale Arthritis & Rheumatology Salem > 540.772.3707 Edward Tackey, MD LewisGale Arthritis & Rheumatology Salem > 540.772.3707 www.ourhealthvirginia.com | 65