The document recognizes several physicians from the Transforming Care Collaborative as "Docs That Rock" for the fourth quarter of 2011. It provides short profiles for each physician being recognized, highlighting their dedication to patient care, collaboration with other staff, and positive attitudes. The physicians come from various specialties including diabetes, home health, labor and delivery, medical/surgical, nutrition services, critical care, and surgical services.

1. DOCS THAT ROCK!
The Transforming Care Collaborative celebrates the
“Doc That Rocks” Program—a quarterly recognition
program of physicians.
Please join us in recognizing our fourth quarter 2011
recipients.
Robert Kadas, MD and Girlynda Gonzales, RN
Co-Chairs, Transforming Care Collaborative.

2. D O C S TH A T
ROC K!
Doug Zlock MD
Diabetes Center
Dr. Zlock cares about his teammates as much as his patients and he
recognizes the value of every member of the team. He is a knowledgeable
and gifted mentor, and he is always available to answer calls and questions
about patient care needs. He is widely respected by peers as well as his
patients. His positive attitude is refreshing and he motivates everyone
D O C S TH A T
around him!
We are so lucky to have him as one of our!
R O Medical Director.members.
C K team
Dr. Zlock is a GREAT

3. DOCS THAT ROCK!
Bradley Crow MD
Home Health
Dr Bradley Crow is being recognized for consistently responding
quickly to any patient care issues that arise and for making prompt
referrals for patients who transition from Home Care to
Outpatient services.
The glowing comments heard about him from our patients
also make him deserving of this award.

4. DOCS THAT ROCK!
Janine Senior MD
Labor and Delivery
Dr. Senior has always shown great attention to detail and cleanliness.
She recently has made even greater strides to reduce infection risks
in the Labor and Delivery population by changing her own practice
Nurses find her to be open and supportive of ongoing patient
education and nursing education.
She is a clear communicator and an effective team player.

5. DOCS THAT ROCK!
Viviane Alfandary MD
Medical Surgical
Dr. Alfandary spends the utmost time with her patients as well as
their family members. She takes the time to explain things,
confirms that an understanding has taken place and always
presents with a professional demeanor and bedside manner.
She collaborates with staff and listens to our
comments and assessments.

6. DOCS THAT ROCK!
Nicole Jones DO
Nutrition Services
Dr. Jones has the unique capacity to maintain a professional demeanor while
also being down to earth, friendly and caring. She values the Dietitian’s input
and is open to our recommendations. She also respects and appreciates our
practice and utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care.
Dr. Jones always allows the Dietitian’s voice to be heard and
acknowledges our role as the nutrition professional.
Dr. Jones is definitely a DOC THAT ROCKS!

7. DOCS THAT ROCK!
Dr. Klebanov is an incredibly caring,
professional and approachable clinician.
He delivers excellent patient care,
ALWAYS makes himself available to the
nursing staff, patients and families; no
matter how big or how small the concern.
He is a team player, collaborates with all
the physicians on his patients’ case, and
always makes sure the nurse is on the
same page.
It is a pleasure to work with Dr. Klebanov;
Mark Klebanov MD
his consistent level of compassion and CPICU
level of professionalism make him the doc
that rocks!

8. DOCS THAT ROCK!
Reid Rubsamen MD
Surgical Services
Dr. Rubsamen was nominated by the Surgical Preoperative Department
because he is always accessible, is always willing to help us out if we
need him to read an abnormal EKG. He explains all of the procedures
thoroughly to the patients. He is always early to see his patients, most
often calling them ahead of time. He will do an anesthesia consult if
needed when we ask. He even comes to see the patient in the clinic on
short notice and is always very cordial.

9. DOCS THAT ROCK!
George Slater MD
TICU/NSICU
Dr. Slater is the epitome of professional practice. A great example
of this is when he was caring for a patient admitted to the Trauma
ICU on a busy Saturday. He stayed late to fill out paperwork in
order to get a patient on an experimental drug to try and save her
life after a tragic accidental poisoning. He is always polite and a
pleasure to work with. All of the critical care staff agrees that Doctor
Slater rocks! On behalf of the John Muir Critical Care Staff,
we thank you Dr. Slater.