VCU Massey Cancer Center

Massey physicians recognized for exceptional bedside manner

VCU Massey Cancer Center physicians have been recognized by Our Health Richmond magazine's annual Best Bedside Manner Awards for the compassionate care, empathy and attentiveness that they provide to their patients. Winners were selected based on more than 30,000 votes from community members and medical professionals.

First place
Charles Bagwell, M.D., Pediatric Surgery
Madhu Gowda, M.D., Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Alfredo Urdaneta, M.D., Radiation Oncology

Second place
Erin Alesi, M.D., Palliative Medicine
Jamie Bohl, M.D., Surgery: Colon & Rectal
Lydia Johnson, M.D., Dermatology
Kelly Lastrapes, M.D., Pain Management
Bruce Mathern, M.D., Surgery: Spine
India Sisler, M.D., Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Gary Tye, M.D., FAANS, Surgery: Neurosurgery

Third place
Patricia Lange, M.D., Pediatric Surgery

Honorable Mention
W. Kenneth Blaylock, M.D., Dermatology
Mary Helen Hackney, M.D., Hematology-Oncology
Mark Malkin, M.D., Hematology-Oncology
John McCarty, M.D., Hematology-Oncology

Click here to view the full list of winners.