Castle Connolly Top Doctors

For over 30 years, patients have turned to Castle Connolly — the official source of Top Doctors and Top Hospitals — to find trusted quality care. Our mission is to help people find the best healthcare by connecting patients with premier healthcare providers. Our list is based on nominations from doctors themselves. Although we ask physicians to consider many criteria when nominating their fellow providers, the premise is simple: As a doctor, where would you go if you needed care?
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Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7 percent of physicians nationwide, selected through a rigorous process that is based on peer nominations, professional achievements, and excellence in patient care. These doctors exemplify the highest standards of expertise and integrity, giving patients the confidence and guidance to make informed healthcare decisions.

Founded in 1991, Castle Connolly has built a trusted, nationwide platform that spans all 50 states and covers all major medical specialties. The Top Doctors list serves as a go-to resource for patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare. Doctors cannot pay to be recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. This recognition is based solely on merit and validated through a robust, physician-led research team.

In addition to recognizing Top Doctors, Castle Connolly also recognizes Top Hospitals that set the standard for excellence and consistently deliver superior patient outcomes for specific medical procedures. Its unique, data-driven methodology leverages comprehensive claims data to map the patient journey while undergoing care. By incorporating data from a wide range of patients across all age groups, Castle Connolly is able to analyze a more complete and accurate picture of healthcare experiences.

Castle Connolly is committed to empowering patients with the information they need to make confident, well-informed healthcare choices.

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Castle Connolly Top Doctors

In 2025, over 70,000 physicians earned recognition as Top Doctors from a pool of more than 1,000,000 U.S. doctors.

Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

The 2025 inaugural Top Hospital list recognizes over 1,400 hospitals for their excellence in performing specific medical procedures.

Why Castle Connolly Doctors Make a Difference

Our trusted, physician-led selection process helps patients find exceptional care from the nation’s most respected providers.

Nominate a Top Doctor

All licensed MDs, DOs, and DPMs are invited to nominate their peers for consideration as a Top Doctor via our provider portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

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