2018 Excellence in Service and Professionalism Award — Kristen Nelson, M.D., JHH

Kristen Nelson, M.D., is the 2018 recipient of the Excellence in Service and Professionalism Award for The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Nelson embraces, demonstrates and encourages patient- and family-centered care every day. “Dr. Kristen,” as she is referred to by those for whom she cares, treats each patient as she would want her family treated, and she is only a phone call or text away for her co-workers and her continuity patients. View other awardees at

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