UKIAH, Calif. – Ukiah Valley Medical Center anesthesiologist, Ron Guth, MD, was recognized with the 2016 Physician of the Year Mission Award by Adventist Health.

Dr. Guth was one of 19 physicians to be honored from Adventist Health locations throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.

He received the award at the Adventist Health Physician Leadership Symposium held recently in San Diego.

Dr. Guth was nominated by Ukiah Valley Medical Center to receive the award because of his passion, attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality patient-centered care.

Dr. Guth inspires everyone around him. His passion is felt by everyone, and his attention to detail and focus on delivering quality care is commendable. His compassionate demeanor is felt by his patients in ways that provide healing far beyond the physical.

He is known by the nurses and staff as someone committed to providing the best possible physical care, while also addressing the spiritual and mental health of his patients.

“He brings a special, calming presence with his patients and staff. His unique manner eases patients’ minds, especially at a time when they feel most vulnerable, says Heather Van Houson, vice president of Patient Care.

One satisfied patient said, “I was terrified, and then in walked Dr. Guth. His calm, caring and confident manner quickly eased my worries. He instructed me to call him personally if needed. And when I did, he was at my bedside within 15 minutes in the middle of the night, and he wasn’t even on call.”

Dr. Guth has a profound talent for teaching. This, combined with his seemingly infinite capacity to listen and learn from others, has earned him deep admiration from everyone around him.

“He has an uncanny ability to inspire others to do their best. Everyone has deep respect and admiration for him,” shares Gwen Matthews, president and chief executive officer of Ukiah Valley Medical Center. “He is a teacher, mentor and friend to many of us at Ukiah Valley Medical Center.”