Seventy-three physicians Wayne State University Physician Group doctors were named to the Best Doctors in America® List for 2015-2016. Only the top 5 percent of doctors in the United States earn this prestigious honor, decided by impartial peer review.
"The physicians who earn this honor are singled out for their expertise by their peers in the field," said Michael Busuito, M.D., chairman of the WSUPG Board of Directors. "Patients treated by these specialists should know they are under the care of the best of the best."
The WSUPG Best Dotorss, listed by name, department and specialty, are:
Eric Ayers, M.D., Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Patricia Brown, M.D., Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease
Pravit Cadnapaphornchai, M.D., Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Pranatharthi, Chandrasekar, M.D., Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease
Jonathan Cohn, M.D., Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease
Lawrence Crane, M.D., Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease
Murray Ehrinpreis, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Dana Kissner, M.D., Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
Keith Kaye, M.D., M.P.H., Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease
Diane Levine, M.D., Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Stephen Migdal, M.D., Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Milton Mutchnick, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Voravit Ratanatharathorn, M.D., Internal Medicine, Hematology
James Rowley, M.D., Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease
Renato Roxas Jr., Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
Jack D. Sobel, M.D., Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease
Ayman Soubani, M.D., Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease
Gerald Turlo, M.D., Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Ulka Vaishampayan, M.D., Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Antoinette Wozniak, M.D., Internal Medicine, Hematology
Darius Mehregan, M.D., Dermatology, Dermatology
Tsveti Markova, M.D., Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Frederick Rosin, M.D., Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Kendra Schwartz, M.D., M.S.P.H., Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Lois Ayash, M.D., Oncology, Medical Oncology
Lawrence Flaherty, M.D., Oncology, Hematology
Shirish Gadgeel, M.D., Oncology, Medical Oncology
Robert Morris, M.D., Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology
Philip Philip, M.D., Ph.D., Oncology, Medical Oncology
Charles Schiffer, M.D., Oncology, Medical Oncology
Anthony Shields, M.D., Ph.D., Oncology, Hematology
Michael Simon, M.D., M.P.H., Oncology, Medical Oncology
Joseph Uberti, M.D., Ph.D., Oncology, Hematology
Jay Berman, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
David Bryant, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Bernard Gonik, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Pratik Bhattacharya, M.D., M.P.H., Neurology, Neurology
Edwin George, M.D., Ph.D., Neurology, Neurology
Momammad Ibrahim, Neurology, NeuroCritical Care
Omar Khan, M.D., Neurology, Neurology
Ramesh Madhavan, M.D., D.M., Neurology, Neurology
Kumar Rajamani, M.D., D.M., Neurology, Neurology
James Selwa, M.D., Neurology, Neurology
Aashit Shah, M.D., Neurology, Neurology
Andrew Xavier, M.D., Neurology, Neuroradiology, Endovascular Surgical
Murali Guthikonda, M.D., Neurosurgery, Neurological Surgery
Gary Abrams, M.D., Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Evan Black, M.D., Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Robert N. Frank, M.D., Ph.D., Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Bret Hughes, M.D., Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Mark Juzych, M.D., Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology,
Mark McDermott, M.D., Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Asheesh Tewari, M.D., Ophthalmology,Ophthalmology
Robert Tomsak, M.D., Ph.D., Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology
Sam Nasser, M.D., Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery
Ho-Sheng Lin, M.D., Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology
Edwin Monsell, M.D., Ph.D., Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology
George Yoo, M.D., Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology
William Kupsky, M.D., Pathology, Pathology-Anatomic
Wael Sakr, M.D., Pathology, Pathology-Anatomic
Renato Roxas Jr., M.D., Pediatrics, General
Lawrence Horn, M.D, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, PMR
Alireza Amirsadri, M.D., Psychiatry, Psychiatry
David Rosenberg, M.D., Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Manuel Tancer, M.D., Psychiatry, Psychiatry
Wilbur Smith, Jr. M.D., Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Pediatric Radiology
Safwan Badr, M.D., Sleep Medicine, General Sleep Medicine
Anna Ledgerwood, M.D., Surgery, Surgery
Donald Weaver, M.D., Surgery, Surgery
Michael Cher, M.D., Urology, Urology
Isaac Powell, M.D., Urology, Urology
Jeffrey Triest, M.D., Urology, Urology
"This recognition speaks highly of the expertise and respect our faculty have. This also reinforces the fact that not only is Wayne State University Physician Group the largest physician organization in southeast Michigan, it also provides top quality care," said Omar Khan, M.D., professor and chair of the Wayne State University Department of Neurology and chief executive officer of WSUPG. "Health care delivery and outcomes are shaping the future of clinical practice, and WSUPG is nicely positioned to lead from the front."
Chief Medical Officer Mark Juzych, M.D., M.H.S.A., said, "To be nominated by your peers for the honor establishes this recognition as a gold standard in terms of reputation in the quality of health care we provide and how we treat patients."
The Best Doctors list is the largest continuous independent survey of medical professionals. Those named to the list are nominated by physicians using a peer-to-peer process doctors use to identify the right specialists for their own patients. Researchers for the corporation confirm credentials and areas of expertise. Physicians cannot pay to be listed and cannot nominate or vote for themselves. The list is audited and certified by Gallup®, and results from exhaustive polling of more than 40,000 physicians in the U.S.
"The fact that Wayne State University Physician Group doctors are academic and research faculty for the Wayne State University School of Medicine place them are the leading edge of modern therapies because they often develop them," said Jack D. Sobel, M.D., dean of the WSU School of Medicine.
Wayne State University Physician Group is one of the largest nonprofit multi-specialty physician practice groups in southeast Michigan, with more than 2,000 affiliated physicians providing primary and specialty care. As faculty members of the Wayne State University School of Medicine, WSUPG doctors are at the forefront of medical science. To make an appointment at one of more than 180 locations, call 877-WSU-DOCS (877-978-3627) or visit www.upgdocs.orgfor more information. Connect with WSUPG at www.facebook.com/WSUPGDocsor follow us @WSUPGDocs on Twitter.