Franciscan Health Crown Point hospitalist and internal medicine physician Ridaa Ali, DO, has been recognized by the nursing staff at the hospital with the St. Raphael Award for exemplifying a team approach that promotes superior patient care.
Dr. Ali was given the award in recognition of outstanding dedication, teamwork and respect for the nursing staff and commitment to the mission and values of Franciscan Alliance.
Palliative Care nurse Kathlene Laas, RN, wrote the nomination, stating, “I have had the opportunity to work closely with Dr. Ali with my position in palliative care. She asks for our clinical opinion and welcomes suggestions, which allow nursing staff to feel like they are a valued part of the patient care team.”
“I have witnessed Dr. Ali have transparent conversations with family in difficult situations that I believe help foster their confidence in the quality of care they receive at Franciscan Health Crown Point,” Laas continued. “I believe Dr. Ali’s friendly personality and openness to different perspectives and ideas sets an example for fellow physicians.”
Dr. Ali received her training at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis, and Rush University and University of Illinois in Chicago. Her residency was at UIC/Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill.