St. Joseph’s Hospital-North in Lutz has named Dr. Lindell Busciglio its 2021 Physician of the Year.
Dr. Busciglio is board certified in internal medicine (infectious disease).
She was nominated by the hospital’s Infection Prevention Department for her support and knowledge during the COVID pandemic.
“She has been our pillar of support and wealth of knowledge for the Infection Prevention Department, nursing, physicians, patients and family members,” the Infection Prevention Department wrote in Dr. Busciglio’s nomination documents, according to a news release.
“During her rounds on nursing units, she has taken her time to answer questions from nursing teams, to help them have a better understanding of the disease.”
In addition, according to the Infection Prevention Department, Dr. Busciglio is an expert source on COVID testing, vaccinations and administering vaccinations. She was available around the clock by phone.
Dr. Busciglio also spent countless hours with patients and families, with words of encouragement, comfort and sometimes sympathy.
“I have thought that St. Joe’s North has played an excellent role during the pandemic,” Dr. Busciglio said, in the release. “It’s been a difficult time for all of us. The nursing staff, support staff and Infection Prevention has done a tremendous job during a time we’ve never faced before. It is a pleasure for me to be here.”
