Nicholas Haubach MA Chief Administrative Officer | University Of Illinois Hospital - Chicago
Nicholas Haubach MA Chief Administrative Officer | University Of Illinois Hospital - Chicago
Eighty healthcare providers from UI Health have been acknowledged as Top Doctors for 2025 by Castle Connolly, a well-regarded consumer healthcare guide. The recognition spans across 39 medical specialties and is based on peer nominations in a nationwide survey, followed by vetting by a physician-led research team.
Castle Connolly states that these physicians "are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills." Additionally, the recognized doctors were featured among Chicago magazine’s “Top Docs in Cook County.”
The list of honored physicians includes experts from various fields such as Adolescent Medicine with Karen Bernstein; Allergy & Immunology featuring Andrea A. Pappalardo; and Cardiology with Joan E. Briller and George T. Kondos. Other notable mentions include Malek Massad in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Edwin Cook alongside Kathleen M. Kelley in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
In specialties like Ophthalmology, several professionals were recognized including Ahmad Aref, Nathalie Azar, and R.V. Paul Chan among others. In Orthopaedic Surgery, Maria Z. Siemionow was acknowledged, while the field of Otolaryngology saw recognitions for Stephanie A. Joe and Victoria S. Lee.
This annual recognition highlights the dedication and expertise of UI Health's medical staff across a wide range of disciplines.
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