Erlanger Neurology
Making a Difference
From a young age, Sharon Rawiszer knew that she was destined to work in healthcare. “I have it in my heart to care for others and coming to work and making a small difference in anyone’s life makes a huge difference in mine,” she shares. Now, Rawizser puts her nursing and listening skills to use at Erlanger Neurology, where she gets to care for the elderly population, one of her favorite parts of the job. “Many older adults just want to be heard, and I want them to leave my clinic feeling heard and appreciated,” says Rawiszer.
The role that I am in feels like such a blessing. I love providing care for others and making a difference any chance that I get.”
My Credentials
Master’s of Nursing:
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – Chattanooga, TN
Certifications:
Board Certified, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
My Specialties
Neurology
Memory Disorders
1. What’s the key to making a great first impression?
A warm smile can make a lasting impression. No one knows what obstacles it took for a patient to get to your office, so a smile can always help with a stressful or bad day, or it can just say welcome and how can I help you today.
2. What is your best advice for patients?
Be completely honest at each visit. As providers we are not here to judge, we are here to provide a safe space. In saying this, as a provider we need the whole picture to properly treat you and give you the best possible outcome.
3. What is one of your happiest professional moments?
Our memory disorder team was able to provide one of our most precious patients with the newly FDA-approved Alzheimer’s medications. This brought so much joy knowing how this drug can hopefully slow this debilitating disease and give the patient and their family more quality time together.
4. What is your philosophy when it comes to the care for your patients?
Treat each patient as if they were your own family. I treat each patient with the same caring heart that I would my mother or spouse. Some patients that come through my office may not have any family and I need them to feel welcomed and safe under my care.
5. Do you believe in miracles? Why or why not?
You can’t be in healthcare and not believe in miracles. I have seen patients survive things that I would never have thought were recoverable. As a provider, I never want to take away anyone’s hope. Science and medicine can only go so far, the power of prayer and love can make miracles happen.
- 423.778.9001
- 979 E. 3rd St., Ste. C-830 Chattanooga, TN 37403
- erlanger.org/medical-services/neurology
