Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology’s Dr. Gregory Swank Selected for Patients' Choice Award 2011

Hickory, NC, June 13, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Gregory Swank, M.D., a board certified plastic surgeon with Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in Hickory, NC was honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients' Choice Award. Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients' Choice Award. In fact, of the nation's 720,000 active physicians, just 5 percent were accorded this honor recently from feedback received in 2011.

Every month, millions of patients across the U.S. access websites like Vitals (http://www.vitals.com) to share feedback about their experiences with their doctors. Patients rate various components of the care they receive, such as the accuracy of their diagnosis, the amount of time they spent with the doctor, and the doctor's bedside manner and follow-up care. Patient's Choice ranks the top reviewed physicians and looks at other quality measures to compile its yearly list.

"This is quite an honor for me,” said Dr. Swank. “I am very pleased to have been selected and grateful to my patients who went out of their way to rate me and give me positive reviews."

For more information on this Patients' Choice Award winner, please visit Dr. Gregory Swank's profile on PatientsChoice.org.

About Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology is a regional practice offering dermatology and plastic surgery services. With three convenient offices in Charlotte, Gastonia, Hickory and Shelby, board certified doctors are available to help people meet their cosmetic and skin care goals. For more information, please visit www.ppsd.com or on Facebook.