Summit Health and Westmed are proud to announce that 230 esteemed physicians have been named to the 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list, a recognition that highlights the top seven percent of practicing physicians across the United States. This honor underscores the exceptional expertise, compassionate care and unwavering dedication of Summit Health and Westmed’s doctors to delivering best-in-class healthcare to their patients and communities.

“The Castle Connolly Top Doctors designation is more than an accolade — it is a mark of trust and credibility that helps patients navigate their healthcare decisions with confidence,” said Jeffrey Le Benger, MD, CEO at Summit Health and Westmed Medical Group. “In a time when trust in healthcare is more critical than ever, this recognition serves as a beacon for patients seeking the highest standard of care.”

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are selected through a rigorous peer-nomination process, followed by an extensive review conducted by a physician-led research team. This process evaluates nominees on their professional achievements, clinical excellence and interpersonal skills, ensuring that only the most outstanding physicians are recognized. With more than 1.1 million practicing doctors in the United States, this recognition places Summit Health physicians among an elite group of healthcare providers who set the standard for medical excellence.

"At Summit Health, we are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients, and this recognition is a testament to the extraordinary talent and dedication of our physicians," said Adam Barrison, MD, President and Chief Physician Executive of Summit Health and Westmed. "I want to personally congratulate each of our 2026 Top Doctors for this well-deserved honor. Your commitment to excellence inspires us all and reaffirms our mission to deliver high-quality care every day."

About Summit Health

Summit Health is a multispecialty outpatient health system committed to helping patients with their primary care and specialty care needs. Whether it’s getting annual checkups, raising a family or prioritizing healthy aging, Summit Health works as a team to deliver care that helps patients make the right choices and stay a step ahead of any issues.

Exceptional doctors are committed to providing the best care and supporting patients over their lifetime. And if patients ever need urgent care, they can visit one of the 11 urgent care centers co-located within the Summit Health multispecialty hubs or CityMD, whose providers are part of Summit Health’s connected care team. To learn more, visit summithealth.com.

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“The Castle Connolly Top Doctors designation is more than an accolade — it is a mark of trust and credibility that helps patients navigate their healthcare decisions with confidence,” said Jeffrey Le Benger, MD, CEO at Summit Health and Westmed.