Dr David L Bartlett Awarded Physician of the Year

David L Bartlett, MD, Excellence in Patient Care

PMP Pals' Network

December 13, 2011

Specialists Around the World!

Appendix cancer, colorectal cancer, mesothelioma, pseudomyxoma peritonei and other PSM patients around the world are fortunate to have many excellent physicians to turn to when we require medical treatment.

Many of these physicians are profiled on our HIPEC Treatment Specialists page and our Surgeons and Specialists page.

Today's issue of PMP Pals focuses on one surgical oncologist who has demonstrated exceptional skills in treating his patients and in promoting collaboration among his peers!

Excellence in Patient Care!

Dr. David L Bartlett has been recognized as a 2011 Leo Criep, M.D. Excellence in Patient Care Award recipient.

The Leo H. Criep, M.D. Excellence in Patient Care Awards are an annual honor given to UPMC Cancer Centers/UPCI physicians who have demonstrated work-related efforts that are truly above and beyond the course of normal duty, and that clearly contribute to the overall quality and success of UPCI and UPMC Cancer Centers by:

* putting patients and families first

* providing compassionate care, physical comfort and emotional support to patients and their families

* giving more than is asked or expected

* guiding patients to be informed, active participants in their care

* promoting a collaborative, cooperative environment

* committing to and embracing the UPCI/UPMC CC vision and mission

Patients Agree; Dr Bartlett is an Outstanding Physician!

"I Can Never Thank Him Enough!"

"After another cancer specialist abandoned me, Dr. Bartlett accepted my case. He performed CRS and HIPEC on me eighteen months ago and saved my life.

I received another opportunity to live again and it has been great! I can never thank him enough!" John L, Patient, NED, USA

"He Cares About me as a Patient"

PMP Pal Patient, Jim

"Dr Bartlett deserves this award! He and his team are the reason I am alive today; that's the simple truth! It's more than just his (and his teams') surgical skills that have truly enriched my life since they began helping me with my disease in 2005.

I knew from the start that he cared about me as a person -- not just another patient. He took the time to truly study my individual case and honestly assess my condition.

He appreciated that my wife and I had read extensively about the disease and was very thoughtful and patient in responding to our many concerns and questions.

He always responded to our questions factually and compassionately. We feel very fortunate to have been connected to Dr. Bartlett. I can't thank him enough for all he has done for me and my family!" Jim M, Cancer free (5 years +) USA

PMP Pal Patient, Gabriella

"David Bartlett Excels!"

"As a patient and an advocate for my fellow patients, I examine many factors in selecting a surgeon for my personal care, or one that I would recommend to my fellow patients.

David Bartlett excels for his skills as a surgeon, his knowledge of our rare disease, and his ability to coordinate and "lobby" other specialists to work together for the benefit of cancer research." Gabriella G, USA, Patient

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Dr David L Bartlett, left, awarded the 2011 Leo Criep Award as Outstanding Physician

Photo Courtesy UPMC/UPCI

History of the Leo Criep, MD Excellence in Patient Care Award

Dr. Bartlett was awarded the Leo Criep, MD Excellence in Patient Care Award in surgical oncology for physician excellence. The award was created in 1984 in honor of Leo H. Criep, MD. Before Dr. Criep's death, he held the title of Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Criep maintained a keen interest in the nature of the physician-patient relationship. Through this award, Dr. Criep still inspires physicians to provide emotionally supportive care to patients.

Regional Cancer Therapies Symposium

Dr Bartlett is a co director of the annual Regional Cancer Therapies Symposium, held each February in North America.

Click here for more details about this important event.

Quarterly Case Study Video Conference

Dr Bartlett moderates an international quarterly video conference during which time surgical oncologists from around the world share patient case studies, providing their peers with an opportunity exchange techniques for providing optimal patient care for challenging cancer cases.

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