Patients Honor Dr. Scott Dye for Compassion -- SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patients Honor Dr. Scott Dye for Compassion. PRNewsFoto/American Registry Dr. Scott Dye of San Francisco, California is ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews. SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patients' Choice has announced that Dr. Scott Dye was one of a select few physicians honored with the prestigious 2012 Compassionate Doctor Certification. Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130709/DC44382 Each year, nearly 100 million patients across the U.S. access websites like Vitals, UCompareHealthCare, and Patients' Choice to provide feedback about experiences with their physicians. Only those physicians with near perfect overall and bedside manner scores, as voted by their patients, are selected for the Compassionate Doctor recognition. Of the nation's 870,000 active physicians, only 3% were accorded this honor in 2012. The Compassionate Doctor certification is part of the Patients' Choice recognition program, where patients rate and vote for their favorite doctors. Dr. Scott Dye commented on the recognition: "This is quite an honor for me. I am very pleased to have been selected and grateful to my patients who went out of their way to rate me and give me positive reviews. About Scott Dye: a short profile by and about the honoree: Dr. Dye's Orthopaedic practice is dedicated solely to evaluating and treating conditions of the knee. His particular interest is the early detection and prevention of osteoarthritis. He has published extensively on many aspects of the knee joint and has been honored by the German Orthopaedic Trauma Society, and the New Zealand Knee Society. Dr. Dye is "down to earth" and personable; he is able to explain the complex biology of the knee in order to obtain the best possible long-term results. For more information on this Compassionate Doctor, please visit Dr. Scott Dye's profile on Vitals.com. Following the publication of Dr. Scott Dye's selection for the Patients' Choice Award, American Registry seconded the honor and added Dr. Dye to The Registry™ of Business Excellence. An exclusive recognition plaque has been designed to commemorate the honor. The doctor's custom wall plaque is shown here. For more information on Dr. Scott Dye, located in San Francisco, California call 415-861-9966. This press release was written by American Registry, LLC with approval by and/or contributions from Dr. Dye and was distributed by PR Newswire, a subsidiary of UBM plc. Patients' Choice provides in depth information on doctors in your area who have been recognized and awarded for outstanding patient care and expertise. The Compassionate Doctor certification is the honor role of physicians who have received the highest overall and bedside manner ratings by their patients. American Registry, LLC, recognizes excellence in top businesses and professionals. The Registry™ includes over 2 million significant business and professional recognitions. For more information, search The Registry at http://www.americanregistry.com. Contact Information: Dr. Scott Dye Phone: 415-861-9966 Email Address: Lesly@SFKneeClinic.com SOURCE American Registry RELATED LINKS http://www.americanregistry.com