Patch Local Hero: Doctor Works Tirelessly To Help Herndon Community

HERNDON, VA— When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Olga S.Rimola who nominated Sergio R. Rimola, M.D. OB/GYN of Herndon. Sergio is Olga's husband, mentor, and former employer.

Local hero’s full name

Sergio R. Rimola, MD OB/GYN

Local hero’s home state

Virginia

Local hero’s Patch

Herndon

How do you know the local hero?

Is my husband, mentor and former employer.

What does the local hero do?

He works tirelessly for our communities in all metropolitan area. He works tirelessly for health literacy and works as a volunteer for several institutions and programs. He is the chair of the Hispanic Medical Society, which covers the metropolitan area. He also teaches doctors at the Inova Ob/Gyn clinic and many others programs

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

For his commitment to help and improve the health and education in our communities and for volunteering tirelessly in several organizations. He has been a Latino adviser in the board in medical fields for the past two governors and the present governor in Virginia. He helped achieve successful goals for our community.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

He is a kind and generous wherever they need him. He volunteered with no purpose of lucrative gains. He is very well know not only in the Hispanic community but other communities. Working in Fairfax County for 25 years.

Thank you for all you do, Sergio R. Rimola, MD OB/GYN!

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