Wills Eye Physicians Named to Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 “Top Doctors” List
Philadelphia – Wills Eye Hospital is recognizing 85 ophthalmologists who have been named to the 2024 Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors list. Every year, Philadelphia Magazine collaborates with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a nationally respected healthcare research and information company, to create a list of the best doctors in Philadelphia. The purpose of this list is to help patients make informed choices in their search for excellent care.
Included on this year’s list are two Wills Eye physicians deemed as Rising Stars by Castle Connolly. Drs. John Anhalt, cataract and primary eye care specialist, and Sarah Thornton, neuro-ophthalmology specialist, received this recognition for 2024. Rising Stars are physicians early in their career who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and dedication to their field.
“The Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors list is a tremendous resource for patients and their families. The record number of Wills Eye physicians named among this year’s best highlights the quality of care available at all our locations,” said Julia A. Haller, MD, Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Wills Eye Hospital. “Congratulations to all of the 2024 Top Doctors.”
Individuals named to the Top Doctors list are nominated by their peers and the honorees are published following a nationwide online physician poll. The Wills Eye ophthalmologists recognized for 2024 include experts from the Cataract and Primary Eye Care, Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery, Retina, Ocular Pathology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Cornea, Neuro-Ophthalmology, and Ocular Oncology services. The broad range of service areas highlighted on this list underscores the organization’s commitment to providing expert and compassionate patient care.
“It’s great to see rising stars listed alongside longtime industry leaders. This showcases our continued commitment to a robust pipeline of care and innovation,” said Joseph P. Bilson, Chief Executive Officer, Wills Eye Hospital. “The recognition is well-deserved by all. Congratulations to all the Wills Eye physicians appearing on the 2024 Top Doctors list.”
About Wills Eye Hospital:
Wills Eye Hospital is a global leader in ophthalmology, established in 1832 as the nation's first hospital specializing in eye care. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Wills Eye as one of America's top ophthalmology Hospitals since the survey began, has the most nationally ranked ophthalmologists in the country and is among the top academic training programs in the U.S. for its residency program as voted by physicians in the nation. Wills Eye is a premier training site for all levels of medical education. Its resident and post-graduate training programs are among the most competitive in the country. The Vickie and Jack Farber Vision Research Center at Wills harnesses the core strengths of Wills, the close connection between innovative research and advanced patient care, to discover therapeutic breakthroughs. Wills provides the full range of primary and subspecialty eye care for improving and preserving sight, including cataract and primary eye care, cornea, emergency care, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular oncology, oculoplastics, pathology, pediatric ophthalmology, refractive surgery, retina, and strabismus. Ocular Services include the Wills Laser Correction Center and Diagnostic Center. Its 24/7 Emergency Service is the only one of its kind in the region. Wills Eye also has a network of six multi-specialty, ambulatory surgery centers throughout the tristate area. To learn more, please visit www.willseye.org.
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