DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — More than 60 physicians with DuPage Medical Group, the largest independent, multi-specialty physician group in the Chicago area, have been included in the comprehensive 2016 “Top Doctors” list published by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
A trusted health care industry research and information publisher, Castle Connolly annually compiles its Top Doctors feature, which identifies the best physicians in their specialties, according to geographic regions. Doctors chosen for the list represent a small percentage of the total nominated.
The DMG physicians included in the list were peer-nominated and selected based on a number of criteria, including medical education, training, board certifications, hospital appointments, administrative posts, professional achievements and disciplinary history, among other factors.
The DMG physicians included on the 2016 year-end list are:
Guy Agostino, Family Medicine
Marc Asselmeier, General Orthopaedics
Katherine Baker, Radiation Oncology
Ojash Bhagwakar, Internal Medicine
John Bockrath, Urology
Joanna Borowicz, Family Medicine
Robert Carbone, Internal Medicine
Steven Cataldo, Internal Medicine
Shilpa Reddy Cherukupally, Otolaryngology (ENT)
Eugene Chiu, Cardiology, Vein Clinic
Michael Cohen, Orthopaedics: Hand and Upper Extremity
James Collins, Internal Medicine
Mark Danielson, Surgery
Joseph Daw Jr., Plastic Surgery
Daniele De Girolami, Cardiology
Joseph Donzelli, Otolaryngology (ENT)
Daniel Douglas, Surgery
Michael Fitzgerald, Family Medicine
Daniel Frank, Oncology
Thomas Gallagher, Internal Medicine
Martin Gallo, Obstetrics and Gynecology
John Gashkoff, Pain Medicine
Lee Graham, Rheumatology
Jason Griffin, Internal Medicine
Stephen Grill, Gastroenterology
William Gros, Family Medicine
Catherine Grotelueschen, Internal Medicine
Lise A. Guay-Bhatia, Ophthalmology
Margaret Hannon, Family Medicine
Amy Hashimoto, Internal Medicine
Peter Kerwin, Cardiology
Hal Kipfer, Radiology
Richard Krouse, BreakThrough Care Center
Paul Lyon, Urology
Paul Manganelli, Pain Medicine
Amrit Mangat, Surgery
Steven Mash, General Orthopaedics
Nicholas Mataragas, Spine Surgery
Paul Merrick, Urology
Louis Montana, Surgery
Thomas Moore, Pediatrics
Brian Moran, Radiation Oncology
George Morgan, Gastroenterology
David Morris, Pediatrics
Stefan Nemeth, Family Medicine
Brian O’Leary, BreakThrough Care Center
James Oakey, Radiology
Thomas Painter, Vascular Surgery
Evans Pappas, Cardiology
Robert Pasciak, Urology
P. Ronjon Paul, Spine Surgery
R. Andrew Rauh, Cardiology
John Reilly, General Orthopaedics
Christine Rejdukowski, Pediatrics
Anand Shah, Radiation Oncology
Edward Sherman, Infectious Disease
Grant Sievertsen, Internal Medicine & Endocrinology
Christopher Simon, Neurology
Matthew Smith, Gastroenterology
Leslie Spencer, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mia Taormina, Infectious Disease
David Tulipan, Orthoapedics: Hand and Upper Extremity
Jennifer Virant, Internal Medicine
Kevin Walsh, General Orthopaedics
James Wielgolewski, Surgery
Margo Wolf, Family Medicine
Peter Yoon, Internal Medicine
“We’re proud to have more than 60 physicians included on this list, and they’re all very deserving of this honor,” DMG President Dr. Paul Merrick said. “As we continue to expand our geographic footprint, it is our goal to provide the very best in patient care to our patients.”
To learn more about the entire team of expert physicians at DMG and full range of specialties, visit www.DuPageMedicalGroup.com or set up an appointment online at www.ScheduleDMG.com.
About DuPage Medical Group
Founded in 1999, DuPage Medical Group is the largest independent, multi-specialty physician group with more than 600 physicians in over 80 suburban Chicago locations. DMG is a patient-centered organization focused on improving access to convenient, quality health care using the latest technology and treatment options. For more information, visit www.dulyhealthandcare.com.
About Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
Castle Connolly was founded in 1991 by John K. Castle and John J. Connolly, Ed.D. Mr. Castle is Chairman of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. and is Chairman and CEO of Castle Harlan, Inc., a merchant banking firm and the former Chairman of New York Medical College. Dr. Connolly is President and CEO of Castle Connolly and a past President of New York Medical College. Physicians do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor®.