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"... After reviewing my x-rays, he
informed me 'your hands, that's
double carpel tunnel, but your
neck is a mess!' ... The surgery was
a complete success. The recovery
went incredibly well and I am now
the proud owner of a safe neck. Dr.
Leipzig (we call him "Rock Star")
couldn't have been more kind,
informative, helpful and funny.
He's a great guy and an amazing
surgeon. I was, needless to say,
scared about the whole process
and after getting to know him, I
feel that I couldn't have been in
better hands. Is he a hero or a
Rock Star? You decide."

Misty Lenk, DDS, MS
LENK ORTHODONTICS
228 COMMONS PARKWAY
DALEVILLE, VA 24083
540-966-3990
LENKBRACES.COM
Nominated for Orthodontist by
Anonymous

"Dr. Lenk is an Orthodontist for
all patients. She built her practice
from the ground up and has built a
place that is happy and inviting for
her patients of all ages. ... Dr. Lenk
knows that many patients have
to budget and plan financially for

braces and she is willing to work
with her patients in that respect.
As a full-time working mom and
wife, her work/life balance is an
inspiration to other professional
women in our area."

Wendy Lucas, PT
LUCAS THERAPIES
Nominated for Physical Therapist by
Anonymous

"Really wonderful PT who helped
my husband come back from a
knee injury. She displays patience
and understanding and always has
a smile on her face. ... Wendy is
loved by her staff, colleagues and
patients alike."

James Maish
PARAMEDIC ROANOKE
Nominated for Paramedic by Marilyn
Nichols

"James Maish is my
granddaughter's stepdad ... he has
been the best dad ever. ... She had
to have hip surgery and the doctor
prescribed two pain meds ... she
was fixing to get in the shower
after taking each one as directed
and her heart stopped ... [James]
threw her over his shoulder and

got her to the living room and gave
her CPR until the rescue squad
got there ... he will always be my
hero because he saved her life
... he is always helping someone
and I know with the love and
compassion he has for people,
he is an awesome paramedic ... I
thank God for him all the time."

Michael Mallare, MD,
FAAP (deceased)

LEWISGALE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
Nominated for Pediatrician by
Keely Richardson

"I took my 9-month-old son, Willie,
to Dr. Michael Mallare for a second
opinion when his ear infection
had not cleared up after a few
days. He ordered blood tests and
they found blast (cancer) cells in
his blood sample." Read more on
page 52.

Leann McMullen, RNC
CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
540-266-5000
Nominated for Nurse by Leslie Rueff

"...When Leann started her shift

at 7 AM on Wednesday morning
we had already been in labor for 8
hours ... " Read more on page 53.

Suzan R. Merten, MD
BLUE RIDGE CANCER CARE
2013 SOUTH JEFFERSON ST
ROANOKE, VA 24014
540-982-0237
BLUERIDGECANCERCARE.COM
Nominated for Oncologist by
Suzanne Lothes

"At age 38, my world changed
as I was diagnosed with stage 2
breast cancer. ... I was blessed to
have Dr. Merten, her PA and the
entire nursing staff to care for
me." Read more on page 54.

Tim Miller, PA
FORMERLY AT CARILION FAMILY
MEDICINE
Nominated for Family Medicine by
Ed Grimm

"Tim Miller is a great PA. I have
never met someone as kind and
as personable. And with a great
attitude toward his patients. ...
Tim in our eyes is a hero. ... He is
moving on to greater things. And
we wish him the best of luck. We
are going to deeply miss you."

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Barton A. Thomas, M.D.
TheRoanoker.com

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