Department of Surgery

Dr. Linwah Yip Receives Criep Excellence in Patient Care Award

Dr. Linwah Yip

 

Congratulations to Linwah Yip, MD, who received a 2018/2019 Leo H. Criep, MD Excellence in Patient Care Award. This award is an annual honor given to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center physicians who have demonstrated work-related efforts that are truly above and beyond the course of normal duty and that clearly contribute to the overall quality and success of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center by putting patients and families first; providing compassionate care, physical comfort, and emotional support to patients and their families; giving more than is asked or expected; guiding patients to be informed, active participants in their care; promoting a collaborative, cooperative environment; and committing to and embracing the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center vision and mission.

Dr. Yip received the award at the Oncology Awards reception on October 15, 2019 in the Herberman Conference Center Auditorium.