Author: McLaren Flint
Congratulations to Dr. Theresa Cooley, McLaren Flint’s Physician of the Quarter. She was recognized in front of her peers on May 9.
Dr. Cooley has been a specialist in the McLaren Flint Emergency Department since 2012. During her time with the hospital, Dr. Cooley has covered half of the night shifts each month and is known as the Midnight Doc Anchor. She also occasionally works shifts in the Fenton ED.
“Dr. Cooley qualifies for this prestigious award as she is a dynamic doctor, a true leader, and an integral part of our Emergency Department's success,” said Dr. Cooley’s nominator. “She always finds time to involve the staff in looking at radiology findings and explaining laboratory results, which leads to a better understanding of patient care decisions. She also helps make the night shift a little less stressful for everyone. It is not uncommon for her to stay after her shift is over to assure all her patients and their families are up to date.”
The quarterly Physician Awards recognize physicians who:
- Demonstrate compassion and concern for patients and
- Have cooperative attitudes toward patients, colleagues, and
- Strive for constituent quality
- Display leadership and support to the