Event Year: 2018

Shashank Desai, MD

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“I would not be here today if it were not for Dr. Desai.” A powerful declaration from one of his patients. Dr. Desai is a caring and passionate leader making a difference in the lives of patients dealing with the fear and complexities associated with heart failure or heart transplant. His unparalleled dedication and perseverance … Continued

Fairfax Neonatal Associates

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In 1973, Fairfax Neonatal Associates (FNA) began one of the first neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in Northern Virginia with seven beds at the Inova Fairfax Hospital. Now more than four decades later, FNA provides care in the 108 bed Fairfax Neonatal Associates NICU at Inova Children’s Hospital, as well as the NICUs at Fair … Continued

Martin Brown, MD, FACEP

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Enlightened. Dynamic. Pioneering. These adjectives aptly describe Dr. Brown’s leadership. His forward thinking created a one-of-a-kind stroke program that saves lives and an ingenious low-risk chest protocol that improves the utilization of resources. Dr. Brown in partnership with his nursing colleagues reengineered patient care in the IAH ED resulting in shorter stays and improved patient … Continued

Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST

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Dr. Bolte brings hope and healing to the lives of countless individuals and families confronted with one of the most daunting health challenges — cancer. Her passion for providing evidence-based psychosocial support, oncology education and integrative wellness programs to improve the quality of life and outcomes for cancer patients and their loved ones, at no … Continued