National Doctors’ Day is a special day devoted to honoring the dedication, skill, and unwavering commitment of physicians who tirelessly strive to provide exceptional health care to individuals and communities worldwide. Through both triumphs and challenges, doctors stand as pillars of hope and healing, and their impact resonates deeply within our hearts and minds. This year, more than 2,000 patients shared heartwarming messages of gratitude for their Mount Sinai doctors and their teams. Here is a selection of notes that reflect their deep appreciation for the care and compassion provided.
“2018 was rough. I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and my wife with breast cancer a few months later. If not for Dr. Jagannath and everyone at the multiple myeloma program, and Dr. Port and Dr. Tiersten and all the staff at the Dubin Breast Center, we wouldn’t be here today.”
—Sergei Maslov and Katherine Loda
“It has been a little over 4 years since our daughter, Samantha, suffered an acute pulmonary embolism. Thanks to Dr. Jacob Goertz and his incredible Mount Sinai ER team, Samantha, now 27, is getting ready to run her 5th marathon! We are forever grateful!”
—Scott and Cheryl Dorn
“We are forever grateful to the Rainbow Clinic! Without them, I would not have made it through this next pregnancy after a devastating loss at full term a year ago. Thank you for taking such special care of me and my baby. I felt so seen by this team!”
—Rebecca Bachan
“Dr. Marcelo was my dad’s doctor, then my mom’s, and now mine. She is patient, kind, and makes you feel like the only patient she has. She is retiring soon and I cannot explain how much she will be missed. I am so grateful to her for her care.”
—Heather Belon
“I came to Mount Sinai knowing Dr. El-Hamamsy was a top doc in his field; what I didn’t know was how kind, humble, compassionate, and funny he was. Surgery is stressful and he eased my anxiety a lot. My family was so happy with him as well.”
—Mike Ponzio
“During what was the most difficult time for our family, Dr. Benkov stood by us, guided us, and helped us every step of the way. Milan has received the best care from him, and there aren’t enough words to express our gratitude to Dr. Benkov and his team.”
—Sasson Family
“Dr. Mirante is literally the best pediatrician anyone could ever ask for. She is brilliant, hard-working, kind, and ridiculously patient. I am an MD myself and know when I am in front of an absolute treasure. Thank you Dr. Mirante!!”
—Marissa Kaminsky, MD
“Dr. Mantu Gupta will always be my angel here on earth. He removed a tumor from my only remaining kidney 12 years ago. With his warmth and kindness ever present, I will be forever grateful for his amazing skills.”
—Kym Longus
We surprised a few doctors with notes from their grateful patients—see their surprised reactions!