The clinical team of Byron Varnado, MD, nominated him for the coveted Golden Staff Award given to physicians. The deserving recipient is celebrated for displaying all-around excellence as a clinician, team player, respectful communicator and compassionate caregiver, and one who adheres to Mercy Health’s Guiding Behaviors. Excerpts from the nomination form appear below:
On a daily basis, Dr. Varnado exemplifies Mercy Health’s Core Values (reverence, commitment to those who are poor, justice, stewardship, integrity) in his relationships with patients, staff, and fellow partners at Mercy Health Physician Partners (MHPP) Harborwood Family Medicine.
He delivers innovative, excellent, and compassionate care to all the patients he encounters. Dr. Varnado goes above and beyond in the care of his patients by providing house calls to those in need. He constantly is thinking about how we can better serve our patients by providing the best, affordable, quality care to them.
He demonstrates his dedication and advocacy to our community in multiple ways, including as a coach, mentor and sponsor a Little League baseball team. He values his partners and each member of the staff at MHPP Harborwood Family Medicine. Dr. Varnado is always willing to share his experiences by speaking at various functions. He is an inspiration to all through his humility as a physician.
Congratulations, Dr. Varnado.
L-R at top: Dr Christopher Marquart, Chief of Staff; Dr. Byron Varnado; and Dr. Rem Sprague, Chief Medical Officer