Dear Dr. Ilsin,
There are physicians who come through our unit, and then there are physicians who become part of our family. You are the latter.
From day one, you treated every nurse, every tech, every member of this team with a level of respect and genuine kindness that we don't often see. You asked for our input. You valued our assessments. You made us feel like true partners in the care of our patients — and that changed the way we show up every single day.
The news that you are leaving your permanent position hit us hard. We know you'll still cover shifts from time to time, but the truth is, it won't be the same without you here every week. Your presence made this unit better — not just clinically, but as a place where people actually want to be.
We want you to know: you are appreciated, you are respected, and you will be deeply missed. The messages below are from the people whose lives you've touched. Every word is real. Every word is earned.
Thank you for everything, Doc.