Physician of the Month
January 2012

Patrick Leach, MD
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida
Appointed to Medical Staff

Comments:
“Dr. Leach is caring and compassionate. He treats patients and staff with kindness and respect. He spends adequate time explaining things and answering questions – taking extra time if needed.”
- PACU

“Aside from being an exceptional surgeon, Dr. Leach shows compassion toward all his patients. He is always on time, efficient, and professional. Total quality! He is also pleasant to work with consistently; he treats all OR staff professionally.”
– Anesthesia

“Excellent patient care, works well with staff, knowledgeable and extremely skilled in his area. Also extremely pleasant.”
– OR

“One word - Professionalism. Consistently outstanding to work with.”
– Pre-Op

One particular nurse says:
“Being able to work with Dr. Leach almost daily has been one of the best experiences of my career. His attitude towards everyone shows respect, medical expertise, and honest communication. He makes it a point to know everyone’s name from management to housekeeping. When you walk in a room, you can see all staff members are excited to be able to work with him. He has a very important and life changing position, and does not abuse this power. He is understanding and competent, and never puts personal gain before the welfare of a patient. He has no prejudices, and expresses empathy for all patients. He has an unbreakable will to help others get as well as possible. He treats the patients AND the family. He does not make decisions lightly, and does not dismiss fears or beliefs. He uses his expertise to present options to decide the path to take together as a team. He will lend an ear as often as treat a complaint. That is what makes him the perfect doctor.”