Who Is Your Hero?

Do you have a personal hero? Tell us about them. It doesn’t have to be perfect to make a difference in someone else’s life.

Your Everyday Hero: Dr. Harini P.

While the majority of physicians in our Baltimore suburb refuse to treat patients on Medical Assistance, Dr. Harini P. is a dedicated pediatrician who not only accepts these patients, but gives them excellent medical care and treats them with dignity and respect.

She is always accessible to her patients, never too busy for to take a call from a concerned parent or to spend extra time during a visit to provide reassurance. Patient care is her priority, from staying late to see a sick child brought in without an appointment, to treating a child who has no insurance and can't pay for service.

She is as thoughtful and considerate of colleagues and associates as she is of patients, whether it's making time to see a pharmaceutical rep who's dropped by, or allowing her employees flexibility in their work schedules.

A gentle soft-spoken woman, she has provided loving care for the children in this community for almost 20 years. Her compassionate and nurturing touch combines with her dedication to staying abreast of current trends in pediatric medicine to make her the embodiment of a genuine "Dr. Mom." She certainly deserves recognition for her extraordinary efforts on behalf of children and families.

Story was submitted anonymously