Johannes Kratz and Yeranuí Ledesma Recipients of UCSF Health Exceptional Physician Awards

Johannes R. Kratz, M.D. and Yeranuí Ledesma, M.D. are among this year's recipients of the 2017 UCSF Health Exceptional Physician Award. Dr. Kratz, now a member of the Thoracic Oncology Program and Assistant Professor in the Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Dr. Ledesma, a Senior Resident in General Surgery, were among 8 winners out of 61 nominees, notably the only clinical fellow and resident, respectively, at UCSF to receive the award, and the only recipients not on the faculty.  The official announcement reads:

We are delighted to announce the 2017 UCSF Health Exceptional Physician Award Winners.   

These eight physicians display the characteristics of our core values of PRIDE -- Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.  Their hard work, dedication and contribution is a testament to the exemplary relationships they have with faculty, staff and patients, and their steadfast commitment to providing outstanding care for our patients.   Please join me in congratulating them on their exceptional service. 

• Juan Gonzalez (Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services)
• Steven Hetts (Department of Radiology)
• David Hwang (Department of Ophthalmology)
• Johannes Kratz (Department of Surgery Fellow)
• Yeranui Ledesma (Department of Surgery Resident)
• Ngoc Ly (Department of Pediatrics)
• Sabine Mueller (Department of Neurology)
• Tina Shih (Department of Neurology) 

We received 61 nominations this year. Thank you to the staff, physicians, students, and patients who contributed to the nomination process.

Josh Adler, MD
Executive Vice President, Physician Services
UCSF Health