13 Mercy Physicians Named Among Castle Connolly's "Top Doctor's" for 2022

(Baltimore, MD) – A total of 13 physicians at Mercy Medical Center representing 10 different specialties have been named “Top Doctors” by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Castle Connolly identifies top doctors, both nationally and regionally, based on an extensive nominations process open to all licensed physicians in the United States.

Mercy physicians named for 2022 are:

Dr. Audrey Liu – Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Dwight D. Im – Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. R. Mark Ellerkmann - Urogynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Sandy D. Kotiah - Medical Oncology
Dr. Lew Schon - Orthopaedic Surgery (Foot/Ankle)
Dr. Armando Sardi - Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
Dr. Craig A. Vander Kolk - Plastic Surgery
Dr. Neil B. Rosenshein - Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. Marc W. Hungerford - Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopedics & Joint Replacement)
Dr. Teresa Diaz-Montes - Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. Brett W. Katzen - Ophthalmology
Dr. Charles C. Park - Neurosurgery
Dr. Sergey V. Kantsevoy - Gastroenterology (Endoscopy)

The national selection process for Castle Connolly's "Top Doctors" is based on both peer nomination and extensive review by a physician-led research team. Medical training, board certifications, achievements, and other credentials are also measured during the annual selection process.

“This award is further proof of Mercy’s commitment to providing patients with access to quality care, delivered in a compassionate setting. It is very gratifying to see so many names, many of whom have been recognized in past years by Castle Connolly, covering such a range of specialties, from cancer treatment to neurosurgery, from orthopedics to plastic surgery,” said Dr. David N. Maine, President and CEO, Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center.

Approximately 5% of the nation’s licensed physicians – have earned the Castle Connelly Top Doctors designation in their regions for their specialties. The Castle Connolly physician-led research team reviews and screens all nominated physicians before selecting those regarded as the most outstanding healthcare providers to be Top Doctors. Physicians do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.