Dr.Cindy Howard and Dr. Chandy John were quoted in the November 13th, 2005, Star Tribune about global pediatrics and Howard's adoption of twins from Uganda.
Pediatrics Faculty Listed in Top Doctor Issue of Mpls./St. Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview and University of Minnesota Physicians Pediatric TOP DOCS for 2005. These outstanding physicians have been recognized by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine as among the best health care providers in the Twin Cities. We are proud to call them our own.
Pediatric Specialties:
Adolescent Health/General Pediatrics - Angie Sidler, M.D. and Nimi Singh, M.D.
Cardiology - Lee Pyles, M.D.
Nephrology - Alfie Fish, M.D., Youngki Kim, M.D. and Alan Sinaiko, M.D.
Neonatology - Cathy Bendel, M.D., Bill Rosen, M.D., Ted Thompson, M.D.
Neurology - Galen Breningstall, M.D.
Rheumatology - Richard Vehe, M.D.
Allergy - Malcolm Blumenthal, M.D.
Anesthesiology - Kumar Belani, M.D. and Michael Sweeney, M.D.
Perinatology - Dan Landers, M.D.
Ophthalmology - C. Gail Summers, M.D.
Surgery
Otolaryngology - Frank Rimell, M.D.
General Surgery - Bob Acton, M.D., and Dan Saltzman, M.D.
Cardiovascular Surgery and Heart Transplant - Cynthia Herrington, M.D.
Transplantation - Abhinav Humar, M.D.
Medicine/Pediatrics:
Brad Benson, M.D.
Dr. Amos Deinard receives the first "Outstanding Community Leadership Award"
Dr. Amos Deinard recently received the first "Outstanding Community Leadership Award" at the inaugural conference of the Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers, held October 10-11, 2005, in Minneapolis. This award was presented to Dr. Deinard in recognition of his many years of diligent work in advocating for the health care needs of low-income, uninsured, and special needs patients in Minnesota. The Association represents 18 community health center programs throughout the state, serving 120,000 patients at 54 sites, providing medical, dental, mental health, substance abuse, and case management services. Dr. Deinard served as the Association's Board Chair from 1995-1997, and has continued to provide leadership, mentoring, and inspiration to his colleagues throughout the years.