TriStar Summit
March 17, 2017

Hermitage, TN - Roderick Bahner, M.D., a board certified Emergency Care physician, was recently named Physician of the Quarter by the staff of TriStar Summit Medical Center. Dr. Bahner has been on staff at TriStar Summit Medical Center for over 13 years.

Dr. Bahner was recognized by hospital staff for the care he demonstrates to patients and staff along with his commitment to improving the quality of care to those in our community. “We are extremely proud to recognize Dr. Bahner for his exemplary work on behalf of our patients and our community,” said Mary Ann Angle, CNO, TriStar Summit Medical Center. “TriStar Summit is committed to delivering quality patient care and we are proud to have him as part of our medical staff.”

“I am honored that Summit employees chose me for this award. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” said Dr. Bahner, a resident of Mt. Juliet, TN.

Dr. Bahner received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. He then completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

The Physician of the Quarter honor is given to those physicians who exemplify the hospital’s mission statement, known as I SERVE: Integrity, Selfless, Exceptional quality, Respect, Visionary, Excellence.  Criteria for nomination include:

  • Shows concern and is an active listener
  • Shows sensitivity to staff, patients and families
  • Open to views and opinions of others
  • Respectful and honest in interactions with others