INDIANAPOLIS – David H. Moore, M.D., is the latest recipient of the Healing Hands Award presented by Franciscan St. Francis Health.
With his colleagues and support staff looking on, Moore today (Oct. 26) received the award at a ceremony at his office, Gynecologic Oncology Specialists near the hospital’s Indianapolis campus.
Awarded quarterly, the Healing Hands Award was established in 2010. Its goal is to recognize St. Francis physicians for excellence in clinical skills, patient relations, research, stewardship and their reflection of the hospital’s health-care ministry, values and mission.
Testimonials from Moore’s patients attest to his commitment to their care. One writes: “Dr. Moore is an incredibly talented surgeon, but he also exhibits true caring for his patients as individuals. Following my recent surgery, he sat with my husband, daughter, and mother and explained the procedure to them in terms they could understand. He spent a lot of time with me on rounds after surgery was completed. I feel confident that he saved my life…”
That similar sentiment is shared by his Franciscan St. Francis colleague, Joseph LaRosa, M.D.
“David is an incredible surgeon and faithful servant to Franciscan St. Francis Health,” LaRosa said. “Dealing with the emotional and fear-filled aspects of cancer in addition to performing very difficult surgical cases on a daily basis can only be accomplished by very special people.”
A Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Moore’s work encompasses the most advanced surgical, radiation and medical treatments, including use of the da Vinci robotic surgical system. He also participates in a number of cooperative group and industry-sponsored trials using cancer-fighting drugs.
Moore, a member of St. Francis Medical Group, earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. He advanced his education at the University of North Carolina (UNC)-Chapel Hill, completing a fellowship in gynecologic oncology.
He has held several academic appointments with UNC and the IU School of Medicine. At the latter institution, he also was chief of gynecologic oncology and held the Mary Fendrich Hulman Professor in Gynecologic Oncology chair.
During his career, Moore has received many academic and professional awards, including Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He has been listed among U.S. News & World Report’s Top Doctors and Indianapolis Monthly magazine’s Top Docs for many years, including this year’s listings.
Moore, who has been published widely in peer-reviewed journals, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association, Indianapolis Medical Society, International Society of Gynecologic Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Hoosier Oncology Group.
Dr. David Moore is presented with the awarded and flanked by Dr. Christopher "Topper" Doehring (l) and Dr. Joseph LaRosa.
