Search Site close Close
News

SIU Medicine faculty named 'Best Doctors'

Published Date:
The latest edition of Best Doctors includes listings for 18 SIU physicians. Founded in 1989 by Harvard Medical School, Best Doctors are selected by impartial peer review in more than 450 medical specialty/subspecialty combinations, with review of their diagnosis and treatment plans. Congratulations to Dr. Buescher, Dr. Stone, and Dr. Flack!
 
  1. Lucinda Buescher, dermatology
  2. Stephen Stone, dermatology
  3. John Flack, internal medicine
  4. Jeffrey Cozzens, neuroscience
  5. Tom Ala, neuroscience
  6. Rodger Elble, neuroscience
  7. James Gilchrist, neuroscience
  8. Ricardo Loret de Mola, OB-GYN
  9. Casey Younkin, OB-GYN
  10. Ranjiv Mathews, pediatric urology
  11. Michael Neumeister, plastic surgery
  12. John Mellinger, general surgery
  13. John Sutyak, general surgery
  14. Jarrod Wall, general surgery
  15. Traves Crabtree, cardiothoracic surgery
  16. Stephen Hazelrigg, cardiothoracic surgery
  17. Brad Schwartz, urology
  18. Jan Rakinic, colorectal surgery

More from SIU News

Jonas Konan, DMSc, PA-C

Jonas Gileguy Konan's journey of service, leadership and lifelong learning

Jonas Gileguy Konan’s path to becoming a respected leader in neurosurgery and a distinguished SIU DMSc alumnus began long before he stepped into an operating room. His commitment to patient care took
Drain for the Cure check presentation

Springfield Plastics donates $143K to Simmons Cancer Institute

Springfield Plastics presented Simmons Cancer Institute with a check for more than $143K as part of its 'Drain for the Cure' fundraising efforts in 2025.
Courtney Ledbetter

Ledbetter honored for community impact

The Illinois Academy of Physician Associates has selected Dr. Courtney Ledbetter for its 2025 Community Impact Award.