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AdvantageCare Physicians Recognizes Outstanding Providers for their Exceptional Service and Commitment to New York's Communities
During the Provider Recognition Awards, AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) doctors were honored for their exceptional contributions to the practice
01/19/2024
New York, NY (January 19, 2024) – AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY), one of the largest primary and specialty care practices in New York City, recognized doctors for their work and dedication during the Provider Recognition Awards. The biannual program acknowledges ACPNY's diverse providers who demonstrate excellence in patient care, community service, education, and leadership.
"ACPNY recognizes the exceptional work of its providers and medical staff, who embody the practice's values,” said Dr. Navarra Rodriguez, M.D., President & Chief Medical Officer of ACPNY, "Our medical staff strives to provide excellent care to the communities they live and serve daily.”
Below are the ACPNY 2024 January Provider Recognition Awards:
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President’s Award for Service Excellence: Dr. Akua Bediako Awarded by the President of ACPNY in recognition of the provider’s ability to meet and exceed care delivery expectations by enhancing the patient experience and delivering exceptional quality care to every patient. |
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Executive Team’s Award for Physician Leadership Excellence: Dr. Beverly Sheppard Awarded by the Execute Leadership Team of ACPNY in recognition of physicians' demonstration of leadership values through clinical and service contributions that enhance and improve care delivery, patient access, and employee engagement and growth. |
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Community Volunteerism Award: Miao Yu-Burns, LCSW Awarded for the provider’s ability to engage our community and enhance its health and well-being. |
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Mentorship and Education Award: Dr. Michael Zelenetz Awarded in recognition of the provider’s ability to enhance the care team and provider professional growth and development opportunities through mentorship and educational activities. |
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award: Allison Denny, LCSW-R Awarded in recognition of provider’s ability to drive cultural competence, improve access to care, and create a more inclusive workplace through greater understanding of whom we serve. |
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Patient Experience Excellence Award: Dr. Sheena Patel Awarded in recognition of provider selection by patients and peers to deliver compassionate and highly recommended care that enhances the patient experience. |
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Rising Star Award: Dr. Chukwuebuka Udokwu Awarded to an AdvantageCare Physicians provider within their first three years of employment at AdvantageCare Physicians who deliver compassionate care and exhibits professional growth that enhances healthcare delivery. |
About AdvantageCare Physicians
AdvantageCare Physicians, one of the largest primary and specialty care practices in the New York area, provides quality, personalized care that is focused on the whole patient. With 30+ medical offices across the five boroughs and Long Island, serving more than half a million patients. AdvantageCare Physicians takes a team-based approach to care where physicians work with nurses, social workers, nutritionists, behavioral health specialists and other professionals. Visit acpny.com to learn more.