I’m happy to have this chance to lavish well-deserved praise upon Dr Sarah Yagerman. I first went to her a few years ago with a tormenting skin condition. I’ve always been wary of the medical profession, and she was a happy surprise, a doctor who was clearly intelligent and knowledgeable with an engaging, friendly manner. She made me feel confident she would heal me, and under her skillful care my condition steadily improved. Recently I went back to her for another skin problem, more complex and debilitating, the cause of which was a mystery. Thanks to her patience and resourcefulness, I’m now almost fully recovered. I owe her a second debt of gratitude.

One of Dr Yagerman’s rare qualities is a keen sense of humor, making a visit with her a pleasant event. Another is her concern for a patient’s overall well-being. Her healing is more than skin deep, as it were. She creates a bond of comfort and reassurance by treating her patient as a person, not just a medical condition. She is the ideal physician, a graceful blending of expertise and empathy. I’m very fortunate to have found her.