CLEVELAND, OHIO--October 27, 2011—St. Vincent Charity Medical Center (SVCMC) will induct four physicians into the Society of St. Luke on Saturday, October 29th at a dinner at the Key Club at the Marriott Downtown. The Society of St. Luke was established in 2004 to recognize and honor selected members of the St. Vincent Charity Medical Staff for their distinguished service to their patients, the mission and the communities we serve.
As a physician and author of one of the four Gospels, St. Luke emphasized Jesus’ concern for humanity and wrote about the Lord’s many miracles of healing. His spirit continues today through The Society of St. Luke at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center.
Membership is granted to past and current members of the St. Vincent Charity Medical Staff who must be at least 55 years old or have given 25 years of service to SVCMC. The involvement of the candidate in research, patient care and community activities should be of the highest caliber.
The Society Physicians exemplify the highest standards reflected by The Society of St. Luke at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. They share a sense of responsibility, compassion and are steadfast in their love for the practice of medicine and the sense of community that is fostered through caring for others. Individually, they have given of their unique talents to make a difference.
The 2011 inductees, to be honored are:
James M. Boyle, M.D., Gastroenterology
Charles B. Hurst, M.D., Emergency Medicine
Indukumar M. Sonpal, M.D., General Surgery
Alan A. Tambe, M.D., Cardiology
About St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center is Cleveland’s faith-based, high-quality healthcare provider. Our distinguished doctors and caregivers are devoted to treating every patient with clinical excellence and compassionate care. St. Vincent Charity Medical Center is home to the renowned Spine and Orthopedic Institute and the Center for Bariatric Surgery. Owned by the Sisters of Charity Health System, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center delivers care for the heart of Cleveland. For more information, visit www.stvincentcharity.com.