The board members of Oswego Health and Oswego Hospital, along with the Oswego Hospital medical staff recently honored retiring Richard Fiese, DMD during a reception.
Dr. Fiese, an oral maxillofacial surgeon, had been an active medical staff member for 22 years. In addition to the care he provided his patients, Dr. Fiese was also a member of the Oswego Health Board, where he served as Chair the past two years.
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It’s unusual for me to leave a comment on a story in my own publication, but Dr. Fiese’s departure cannot go unnoted.
Dr. Fiese removed a tumor from the roof of my mouth — not the worst thing that could happen to a person, but no walk in the park, either. He was not only a great physician but a great human being. He did everything right.
Dr. Fiese treats his patients gently and with great care and respect. He is, quite simply, the nicest person I have ever met in health care (and I’ve met some outstandingly nice doctors and nurses over the years).
His departure is a huge loss. Farewell and Godspeed, Dr. Fiese.