Memorial Hospital and Memorial Hospital for Women celebrated Doctors’ Day 2008 by recognizing some “gold medal” doctors that bring that little something extra to their profession and to Memorial’s commitment to service excellence.

More than 1,500 Memorial employees were invited to nominate physicians who best exemplify the hospital’s seven principles of service. The results are in, and the winners are:

Dr. John Dorian “Scrubs” Award: Service excellence with a smile 

     Gold Medal: Ken Moss, Jr., MD

Dr. Marcus Welby Award: Doctor showing measurable, continuous professional development (on staff more than 2 years)

     Gold Medal: William Condos, MD

Dr. Doogie Howser Award: Newest doctor who exemplifies continuous professional development (on staff 2 years or less)

     Gold Medal: William Groves, MD

Dr. Cliff Huxtable Award: Doctor who exemplifies ethical, fair treatment among employees

     Gold Medal: David Darbonne, MD

Drs. Pierce and Honeycutt “MASH” Award: Doctor who exemplifies teamwork

     Gold Medal: Jon Gray, MD

Dr. James Kildare Award: Doctor whose compassion is exemplary

     Gold Medal: Manley Jordan, MD

Dr. Quinn “Medicine Women” Award: Doctor with the most innovative style in patient-service delivery

     Gold Medal: Armand Grimshaw, MD