The message reads, in part:
“You enjoy an exceptional and unquestionable reputation as an outstanding scientist and skilled clinical surgeon, a talented teacher and mentor. Your name and productive work are rightly associated with neurological surgery, a priority area of medicine, and with a broad introduction of innovative methods and practices. Your colleagues, students and thousands of patients are sincerely grateful to you for your great professionalism, attentive and kind attitude to people, and your truly selfless, compassionate work.”