2 Lorain County Doctors Honored For Achievements

LORAIN, OH — Mercy Health - Lorain honored two people for their contributions to health care during a virtual ceremony last week.

Two local doctors were recognized during a ceremony on Friday: Dr. Robert Thomas and Dr. Christopher Haas. Both physicians were honored for their commitment to the Mercy Health -Lorain mission and delivering high-quality care to patients.

“We are incredibly proud of the accomplishments each of our associates and our providers have achieved this year, despite the adversity of a global pandemic,” said Edwin Oley, market president, Mercy Health – Lorain. “These two physicians are an outstanding example of our mission in action and how we continue to care for our community. I am extremely proud to call them colleagues.”

Thomas is a primary care physician at Mercy Health. He received the Sisters of the Humility of Mary Mission Leadership Award.

"Dr. Thomas cares for patients with both expertise and compassion, valuing the human dignity of those he serves above all else. Furthermore, Dr. Thomas focuses on helping his patients make meaningful lifestyle changes as he can often be found alongside his patients at the gym, encouraging their workouts and walking alongside them," the hospital said in a statement.

Haas was given the Spirit of Leadership Award. During his two-decade career, Haas has been an expert physician in urology and educated countless physicians at his alma mater, Case Western Reserve University.

"Known as a calm, yet strong voice as a physician leader, Dr. Haas is dedicated to serving patients, students and his family the same – with compassion," the hospital said in a statement.