Doctors' Day Messages


FHN is proud to celebrate our more than 50 primary care and specialty physicians in coordination with Doctors' Day, March 30.

Thank you to all who submitted wonderful Doctors' Day Messages!


    Barnes, Barry

    Thanks again for my life-saving surgeries last year! You are the best!!


    Bauer, Megan

    Happy Doctor's Day!! Enjoy, thanks for all you do.


    Beaves, Sarah

    My daughter was following her own growth curve and was definitely on the small side, so Dr. Beaves gave me options to try and improve her growth. Given options in my child's healthcare was refreshing and made me feel like I had some say in the well-being of my child. After following the suggestions given to me by Dr. Beaves, my daughter is now back on track. Thank you, Dr. Beaves for listening to my concerns! We appreciate all you do, not only for our family, but for all the families in the community!


    Bell, Richard

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!


    Bennett, Brian

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selfishness. Happy doctors day!

    Thank you for caring for our family so well. You are so appreciated!

    Thank you for all you do!

    Thank you for being such a magnificent primary care physician! I feel I can always trust on you for solutions and next steps! I TRUST you!

    Dr. Bennett, sending you love and light today and everyday! You've been my Dr. for at least 25 years! You delivered my son almost 22 years ago and have been my family's Dr. since then. Whenever anyone has needed a new Dr., I referred them to you because I trust you implicitly! Thank you for being an AMAZING Dr! My family and I appreciate you so much. I hope that this made you smile!

    Happy Doctors Day! Dr. Bennett, you don't have any idea how much our whole family appreciates you! Have a great day

    Hi Dr. Bennett, Happy Doctors' Day! Eric and I appreciate you and all of the great care you have given us so much. Thank you for being a servant and healer for so many people!

    Our family wanted to take a moment to let you know how much we appreciate you, and all of those that work with you. You always provided exceptional, professional, and compassionate care for each of us over the years. We can't thank you enough. God bless all of you!

    Dear Dr. Bennett, why is it I always feel better after I see you? Thanks for taking care of me!

    Thanks for your service. I always appreciate your honest and caring approach to health care.


    Blint, Andrew

    Thank you for taking such good care of me in both my knee surgeries; you truly are the best.

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!

    Thanks so much for your care at a time I needed it the most. I am now over one year in recovery, and my ankle is and always has been pain free and strong. I am back to my daily walks and exercise. I am so glad you were there when I needed you. You and George make a great team and I appreciate the two of you. Thank you!!!!!!


    Bonvillain, Tamisha

    Thanks for all you do!

    Thank you, Tamisha, for providing me with your good care. We don't always take the time to thank our Health Care Providers. I thought this is a good time to let you know I appreciate the care you provide for me.

    Tamisha's dedication to serving others, both within her practice and beyond, is truly inspiring. Whether it's through her normal clinic hours, involvement in community health initiatives, or volunteer efforts, her commitment to improving the lives of those around her is evident in everything she does! Her contributions make our community a better place, and we are incredibly grateful for all she does!


    Cullor, Judy

    Hi Judy, I just wanted to let you know how much your constant support throughout my knee replacement surgery and recovery meant to me. I really felt like I had unfailing support with you. It's such a difficult thing to go through, but you made it easier. God bless you!


    Daly, James

    Thank you for your guidance to all those you encounter, staff and our patients. You are a stabilizing factor. Thank you!


    DeHaven, Misty

    You brighten the day and make time for those in need. I appreciate that you practice "whole health" and are an excellent provider. Plus, you are so genuine!


    Donat, Terry

    Happy Dr's Day !!!!!!! you are the nicest Dr. EVER.

    Doctor Again Many THANKS to you!!! I can breathe thru my nose and my sinuses are CLEAR


    Draxinger, Kevin

    Thank you for always listening to my concerns and taking the time to explain my situation and telling me what my options are. I feel so fortunate to have an excellent doctor with your knowledge right here in Freeport. Thank you for everything you do.

    You were one of the first doctors I worked for when I started at FHN 16 years ago. I have so much respect for you and even though I no longer work in your department, I am happy we are still friends today. Happy Doctor's Day!!

    Ring the bell!

    Draxi! Happy Doctor's Day! I miss working side by side with you in orthopedics. I miss your fun & personable touch with your patients! The medical field needs more providers like you in it! I know I have NOTHING but phenomenal things to say about you when people ask! Thanks for all you do!


    Ehlbeck, Kathleen

    Dr. Ehlbeck, thank you for caring for me when I was admitted into the hospital in September. I could feel your compassion. It was an emergency, I saw how hard you worked to help me. You gave me hope.

    Happy Doctors Day - remember that you are greatly appreciated!

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!


    Elgar, Callina

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!


    Fulton, Zachary

    Hi Dr. Fulton, just wanted to say again how nice it was to see you at the hospital when I had my knee replaced. A familiar and trusted face means so much! You were great as always and we are blessed to have you!

    Happy Doctor's Day!!!! So grateful to work with you weekly. You have great perspective looking at difficult situations and playing devil's advocate. Thank you for everything you do on our week.

    Dear Dr. Fulton, thank you for your care when I was in the emergency room recently. I appreciated your compassion. You helped to put me on the correct road to recovery. I was lucky to have you!


    Heuerman, Angela

    Thank you for listening so well. You provide excellent structure for your patients. Thank you for being here.


    Isawi, Danny

    Thank you for being such a caring doctor! We're fortunate to have you as our doctor. Happy Doctors' Day!

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!


    Isawi, Hanny

    I wanted to take a moment on National Doctors' Day to let you know your hard work and dedication to your patients is appreciated. It is an honor to work with you!

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!


    Jelinek, Christopher

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selfishness. Happy doctors day!

    A great doctor, and very caring. Thank you!

    Thank you for caring for my parents and myself for all these years. Good luck in your retirement, we will miss you. Thanks for all the great care and help over the years.

    Thank you for caring for us all these years!! Enjoy your retirement!!

    Dr. Jelinek - I wanted to thank you for all the years of care you've provided me and my family, especially when I was pregnant way back in 1996-1997 when Obstetrics was still available from a PCP. With your upcoming, and well deserved retirement, I can confidently say you will be missed by many. It's now time to focus on family. Enjoy!

    I would like to thank you for your care, dedication, kindness, knowledge, support, and expertise to me and my family throughout the years. Wishing you many days of happiness ahead and the best during your retirement.

    I'm so grateful for your professional, kind, supportive care for many years. You are an amazing person and physician.

    Thank you, Doctor Jelinek, for being such a caring, friendly, competent healthcare provider! You're excellent in every way.


    Jessen, Timothy

    Happy Doctors Day, Dr. Tim. You're the best and we appreciate the care you've give our family. Have a wonderful day.

    Thank you for all you do for our patients.

    Thank you for all you do!


    Johnson, Drew

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!


    Khan, Farhan

    I wanted to take a moment on National Doctors' Day to let you know your hard work and dedication to your patients is appreciated. It is an honor to work with you!

    Thank you for always being there and taking the best care of me through my hardest journey in my life. You really are the best and I wouldn't want anyone else to help me through this!

    Dr. Khan, Happy Doctors' Day! You have no idea how much I appreciate you. Have a great day!

    Dr. Khan, not only do I trust you with the complicated health situation that we monitor, but you provide comfort and care! You may never know how much I appreciate your appointments and the time spent together, but you should!!! Happy Doctors' Day!


    Kuhlmeyer, Tiffany

    I just want to say a huge thank you to Tiffany Kuhlmeyer! I have a serious history of health issues. Whenever I have a flare or something goes wrong, she's extremely easy to get ahold of! I appreciate her honesty and attentiveness! Best provider at FHN!

    Tiffany, I couldn't ask for a better provider. You make me feel so cared for and that means so much. You are the best and I'm so glad I chose you as my provider! Happy Doctors Day!

    Happy Doctors' Day Tiffany, we appreciate all you do for us.

    I am so appreciative of the way you've take care of my daughter. She has told me many times how grateful she is to have such a wonderful, caring provider. She is very comfortable with you (which is a first with other providers). Thank you for being you!!!!

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!

    Thanks for all you do! You take time to answer my calls & messages all in a timely manner. FHN is fortunate to have you on staff! I trust you completely when it comes to my health. Thank you! Happy National Dr's. Day 2024.

    Happy National Doctor's Day. Thank you for caring and listening.


    Kumar, Seema

    Thank you, Dr. Kumar, for being such a pleasure to work with! FHN is lucky to have such a wonderful Neurologist in our rural community!

    Thank you for your medical advice and support - I really appreciate it! Happy Doctors' Day to you!

    Dr. Kumar, I'm sending this to you today to let you know how much I appreciate you being my Neurologist and being my guide through my MS journey. A little over 10 years ago, I was in your office for the first time and so scared. You gave me the facts of the situation and put my mind at ease. I can't even imagine going through the journey of MS (and now fibromyalgia) without you by my side. Sending you love and light, today and every day!

    Dr. Kumar, thank you for all you do for me as my Neurologist. You keep me on a journey of pain-free wellness. I do appreciate you.


    La Dow, Angela

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!


    Laff, Marianne

    Dr. Woods and Marianne are the best! Thank you for your dedication to our community!


    Lester, George

    Thank you for being the best at taking care of me through my knee surgeries. I'm thankful to have you as my provider and guidance through this!

    Thank you so very much for the terrific care when I needed it the most. Now over a year later and I am back to my normal activities with no pain. My ankle is stronger than ever. You and Dr. Blint are a great team. Thank you!!!!!!!


    Lutz, Heather

    Thanks so much for your care! I appreciate you!

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!


    Martin, Keith

    Thanks for all you do! Happy Docs Day!

    Thank you for all you do!


    Martinez, Lucio

    MANY, MANY thanks for ALL your COMPASSIONATE care for myself, my sister, and my brother! You are the BEST!

    Thank you for your help and concern.

    Hi Dr. Martinez, Happy Doctors' Day! It was great seeing you and Kathy at the COVID shot clinic. I just wanted to send a little appreciation your way for the great, personalized care that you give your patients. Thank you for all that you do for others.

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors’ day!

    I want to thank Dr. Martinez for the excellent care he has provided to me. Always more than willing to take the extra mile to give me good care. Thank you, Dr. Martinez.

    Thank you so much for all your care and guidance during a challenging year...appreciate you so much!


    McFadden, Michael

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors' day!

    HAPPY NATIONAL DOCTORS' DAY, Dr. Mike! We sure appreciate your excellent care.


    McNulty, Diana

    Happy Dr's Day! When my primary retired I was very concerned about finding a new one. You were highly recommended and I now know why. Your comparison is so apparent and we are so lucky to have you here serving our community!

    Happy Doctors' Day, thank you for all you do.

    Thank you for your wonderful care of myself and for your compassion and comforting words and gestures. You are top notch.

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selfishness. Happy doctors’ day!

    Happy Doctors' Day and thank you for your support and hard work when it comes to caring for me and my mother! Appreciate you greatly!

    Thank you for all the great care you give to your patients.

    I consider you my fantastic doctor and friend. You are amazing and you listen and advise me, kindly. HAPPY DOCTORS' DAY! I feel blessed.

    Happy Doctors' Day, thank you for all you do.

    Thank you for being such a compassionate, caring physician.


    Miller, Terry

    Hi, Dr. Miller - Happy Doctors' Day! Just a quick note to thank you for your care of my mom ... She listens to & trusts you. And, she absolutely loves that you tell her jokes and listen to hers. Thanks so much for brightening her days!

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors' day!

    Thanks for all you do for our family health!

    Happy Doctor's Day, Dr. Miller!

    Thank you for all you do! You are a very hard working doctor and dedicate a lot of your time to FHN.

    Dr. Miller goes above and beyond! Over the years I have had several health scares/issues and Dr. Miller always takes time to discuss everything with me and I never feel rushed. I am very happy he is my family's Dr.

    Thank you for all your help through the years! My family and I appreciate your continued concern, medical excellence, and experience.


    Moore, April

    Hi Dr. Moore! Thank you and I appreciate you!

    Hope you are having a good weekend! Thanks for all you do for me and your other patients.

    Thank you Dr. Moore for your excellent compassionate care.

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors' day!

    Thank you for all you do for us. Your compassion and understanding is so very appreciated. We have complete trust in your care.


    Parks, Clarence

    Dr. Parks - you deserve to be celebrated! Thank you for all of your great work in the many roles that you fulfill each day! I am grateful to work with you!

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors' day!


    Pedersen, Rebecca

    Thanks for all you do for me! You rock!

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selfishness. Happy doctors' day!

    Rebecca has been our doctor for over 25 years, she is the most caring and compassionate doctor I have ever had. She was there when I was diagnosed with breast cancer and she was there when I became cancer free. She is our children's doctor and she is also now our grandchildren's doctor.... Rebecca, you are AWESOME!!!

    Dr. Pederson, Happy National Doctors' Day! You are truly one of a kind and I am so thankful to have you for our own family provider and also get the opportunity to work with you. Your bedside manner is like no other, everyone can feel that you truly care from the moment you walk in the room. You possess a compassion and love that your patients can feel as you speak to them about their care. I truly appreciate all that you do and don't know how you balance it all. Thank you for being you. You are truly doing the work you are called to do on this Earth! Keep shining bright!

    Dr. Pedersen, it is a joy to celebrate you on Doctors' Day! Your compassion, listening ear, expertise and humor are highly valued among your many other talents. I'm incredibly grateful to have you as my primary care doctor all these years, for not only do you see me, you hear me as we collaborate for the greater good of my health and wellbeing. Thank you so much.

    I couldn't ask for a more compassionate Dr. One that stands by your side through everything. When my husband had cancer you were by our side the whole time and I can't tell you what that meant for both of us. After losing him you've helped me so much with my mental care.... THANK YOU for being YOU!


    Qureshi, Javeria

    Thank you for your compassionate and thorough care. Best wishes in your new location!


    Reese, David

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selfishness. Happy doctors day!

    Thank you for being our family's favorite doc.


    Rupnow, Timothy

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!

    Thanks for all you do!


    Schleich, Jeffrey

    Thank You Doctor Schleich for taking good care me when I'm sick or hurt. I always feel safe under your care. You always know to make me feel better. I enjoy our talk about football and baseball. You know the Packers are better then your Bears!!:) Glad we can both agree on the Chicago Cubs. I am glad to know you're my doctor and my friend. You taught me the most important thing, water is like medicine!!

    Hey Doc, just want you to know you're the best doctor and I appreciate all you do for me.. have a great doctor's day!

    We want to thank you for your time and patience in caring for our family. You are there when we need you. We are blessed to have you.

    I wanted to take a moment on National Doctors' Day to let you know your hard work and dedication to your patients is appreciated. It is an honor to work with you!

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selfishness. Happy doctors day!


    Schweppe, Lynne

    Thank you for your positive, patience and being so helpful. You make it easy to bring questions and concerns for the betterment of your patients


    Sesslar, Lee

    Thank you for always making sure me and my babies have had the best care possible and always being realistic with me even when I don't want to hear it. I appreciate all of your patience and understanding as I know I'm not the easiest person to deal with. Thank you for everything!


    Shaikh, Arshad

    I would like to thank Dr. Shaikh, his wonderful staff, and the FHN Cancer Center for all their dedication and support. Enjoy seeing all of them.


    Shiro, Lynda

    God can't be everywhere so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness. Happy doctors day!

    Thanks for being my primary care provider! I am in good hands!!


    Smith, Sara

    Sarah's commitment to her profession and to her patients shines through in everything she does, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have received care under her guidance. Her kindness has not gone unnoticed and is deeply appreciated. She's the best! :)


    Tolliver, Roland

    I wanted to take a moment on National Doctors' Day to let you know your hard work and dedication to your patients is appreciated. It is an honor to work with you!

    Thank you for your awesome care for myself and my family. You are totally top notch and number one in our books

    Dr. Toliver, thank you for making extra trips back to office to view my X-rays and examine my foot that I was having excruciating pain in my ankle. You knew what to do for my comfort and ankle problem. I very much appreciate what you did for me!


    Veeder, Amanda

    Amanda goes above and beyond for me. I recently was in a lot of pain, and she was able to see me right away. She knew what I needed and was able to get it done. Thank you Amanda, I appreciate you very much. Have a great day!


    Woods, Daniel

    Dr. Woods and Marianne are the best! Thank you for your dedication to our community!