INDIANAPOLIS – Frederick Lane, MD, a colon and rectal surgeon with Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Colon & Rectal Specialists, was named the latest winner of the Franciscan Health Healing Hands Award. Dr. Lane has practiced at Franciscan for over 35 years.
The Healing Hands Award recognizes physicians for excellence in clinical skills, patient relations, research, stewardship and reflection of the hospital’s ministry values and mission.
Six different patients nominated Dr. Lane, most of whom had been his patients over many years. Some of their comments include:
“He was kind and approachable. I felt comfortable in his care.”
“Dr. Lane is a smart man and has a great bedside manner.”
“He explains your health options and is very kind and professional.”
Dr. Lane attributes his success to working with great people.
“I have had tremendous partners and staff, both in the office as well as the surgery departments at the hospital and surgery centers,” he said. “I also have had a great relationship with my colleagues through the years.”
Board-certified, Dr. Lane earned his medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine.
For more information on the Healing Hands Award or to make a nomination, visit FranciscanHealth.org/HealingHands.