MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. Salomon Melgen, M.D., a world renowned U.S. ophthalmologist and retina specialist of Dominican descent and national Latino leader, has been recognized as one of America’s Most Compassionate Doctors. The Compassionate Doctor Certification is part of the Patients’ Choice recognition program, where patients rate and vote for their favorite doctors. This top rating has been awarded to a select few of the nation’s most respected and caring doctors. In fact, of the nation’s 720,000 active physicians, less than 3 percent were accorded this honor by their patients in 2010.
Every month, more than 100,000 patients across the U.S. provide feedback about their experiences with their doctors. They rate various components of the care they receive, such as bedside manner, doctor-patient face time, follow-up care, ease of appointment setting, courtesy of office staff, and they also share their overall opinions. Dr. Melgen is a physician so highly regarded by his patients that they feel the need to talk to others about the positive influence of his work.
"Treating patients, not just their disease, is what you excel at, and your patients appreciate the kindness you have dispensed along with your medical care," noted Erika Boyer, Vice President of Consumer Research at MDx Medical in her Award citation to Dr. Melgen.
“My first responsibility is to my patients,” says Dr. Melgen. “To give them hope by going the extra mile, not only in the treatment, but also in how they are treated by me and everyone in my team.” “I’m very honored with this award because it means that my patients are very happy with their results and I’m pleased to be able to make a difference in their lives,” he concludes.
About Dr. Salomon Melgen
Dr. Salomon Melgen, a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, has been practicing for over 25 years, developing a world-class reputation within Palm Beach County, the Treasure Coast and beyond. He is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist trained in disease and surgery of the vitreous and retina at Harvard Medical School. After graduating as chief fellow, Dr. Melgen went on to become the first surgeon to perform outpatient retina surgery in South Florida as well as pioneer laser therapy for retinal diseases. He is a former Director of the American Board of Eye Surgery and a Founding Member of the Schepens’ International Society at Harvard Medical School.