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For our biennial polling to determine the best doctors and dentists of the Roanoke Valley, nurses and dental hygienists in Roanoke-area zip codes shared their views on physicians in 53 specialties. Those nurses and health professionals, whose names and addresses were provided by the Virginia Board of Health Professionals, anonymously filled out a ballot (listing one doctor per category) during March. The top three are listed in each category; some categories may have more than three doctors because of ties. Other categories may have fewer than three if votes did not reach the cutoff set by the magazine’s staff.
These results are meant as a guideline and as one part of a search for a physician; there are many reasons that many excellent doctors do not appear here, including lack of affiliation to a hospital, recent arrival to the area, the tendency to recommend those who are known, and practice in sub-specialties not on the ballot. These results do not suggest that you should change from a doctor with whom you have a positive relationship. When choosing your physician, use all resources available, including recommendations of family and friends.
Editor's Note: Highlight denotes top vote-getter in category. Area code 540 unless otherwise noted.
Top Allergist/Immunologist
- Dr. Thomas Fame, 404-9598
- Dr. Dane McBride, 343-7331
- Dr. Gates Hoover (TIE), 800-422-8482
- Dr. Aneysa C. Sane (TIE), 591-9447
Top Anesthesiologist
- Dr. David E. Thompson, 345-0289
- Dr. Maxine M. Lee, 345-0289
- Dr. Trevor Wilkes (TIE), 776-4000
- Dr. Neil A. Macdonald (TIE), 345-0289
- Dr. Gennard T. Lanzara (TIE), 776-4000
- Dr. Charles H. Sturm (TIE), 345-0289
Top Bariatric Surgeon
- Dr. Tananchai Lucktong, 224-5170
- Dr. Bruce A. Long, 224-5170
Top Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeon
- Dr. Joseph W. Baker, 853-0100
- Dr. Joseph F. Rowe III (TIE), 853-0100
- Dr. Cemil M. Purut (TIE), 776-2020
- Dr. Mark Joseph (TIE), 853-0100
Top Cardiologist
- Dr. John C. Lystash, 982-8204
- Dr. Molly S. Rutherford, 283-6000
- Dr. Terrence P. May, 982-8204
Top Chiropractor
- Dr. Garrett Thompson, 776-8200
- Dr. Howard Wilson (TIE), 776-0101
- Dr. Daryl Rich (TIE), 344-1055
- Dr. Philip J. Mollica (TIE), 344-2000
- Dr. Paul H. Cronk (TIE), 344-6738
- Dr. Benjamin E. Bowman (TIE), 362-0811
Top Colon/Rectal Surgeon
- Dr. Keith D. Munson, 283-6000
- Dr. Farrell C. Adkins, 224-5170
- Dr. Madge Ellis, 772-3008
Top Dermatologist
- Dr. Melanie Walter, 562-8873
- Dr. Allison K. Divers, 725-7546
- Dr. Susan B. Dorsey, 981-1439
Top Dermatology/Mohs Surgeon
- Dr. Mariana A. Phillips, 224-5170
- Dr. Kyle A. Prickett, 224-5170
Top Emergency Medicine Specialist
- Dr. Paul A. Haskins, 800-422-8482
Top Endocrinologist
- Dr. Dewey J. Bailey III, 344-3276
- Dr. James R. Mulinda, 344-3276
- Dr. Carl H. Bivens Jr., 344-3276
Top ENT/Otolaryngologist
- Dr. Paul Lenkowski, 655-1888
- Dr. Kurt Y. Chen, 800-422-8482
- Dr. Brian C. Gross, 444-8100
Top Family Medicine Doctor
- Dr. Clifford A. Nottingham, (now retired)
- Dr. Nina K. Sweeney, 904-7912
- Dr. David Cummings, 989-5594
Top Gastroenterologist
- Dr. Brian van der Linden, 772-3400
- Dr. Dennis Weiserbs, 345-4900
- Dr. Roy Lee Meyers III, 344-1264
Top General Surgeon
- Dr. Nadeem E. Khuri (TIE), 772-3008
- Dr. J. Albert Hagy Jr. (TIE), 224-5170
- Dr. Bruce A. Long, 224-5170
Top Geriatric Doctor
- Dr. Aubrey L. Knight, 981-7653
- Dr. Christopher D. Wood, 981-7653
- Dr. Mazen I. Madhoun, 981-7653
Top Gynecologist
- Dr. George Maxymiv, 772-3400
- Dr. Eric D. Swisher (TIE), 982-8881
- Dr. Mona M. Sadek (TIE), 774-6000
- Dr. Jill A. Gaines (TIE), 982-8881
Top Hematologist/Oncologist
- Dr. William A. Fintel, 774-8660
- Dr. Padmaja V. Mallidi, 982-0237
- Dr. Suzan R. Merten, 982-0237
Top Holistic Doctor
- Dr. Alicia Hollis, 556-1061
- Dr. Michael Arthur, 989-9800
Top Hospitalist
- Dr. Susan C. Lee, 800-422-8482
- Dr. Gretchen M. Junko, (no longer in Roanoke)
- Dr. Harsukh P. Patolia, 776-4000
Top Infectious Disease Specialist
- Dr. Muddasar Chaudry, 772-3400
- Dr. Dorothy C. Garner, 981-7715
- Dr. Thomas M. Kerkering, 981-7715
Top Internist
- Dr. Vashist Nobbee, 283-3760
- Dr. Roy Habib, 772-3400
- Dr. William C. Mitchell (TIE), 344-3020
- Dr. Jeri L. Lantz (TIE), 224-5170
Top Nephrologist
- Dr. Fletcher G. Matthews (TIE), 904-5366
- Dr. Matt Mathew (TIE), 344-1400
- Dr. James S. Cain, 344-1400
Top Neurologist
- Dr. Timothy L. Hormel, 725-3500
- Dr. Clement A. Elechi, 772-3400
- Dr. James W. Schmidley (TIE), 224-5170
- Dr. Joseph M. Ferrara (TIE), 224-5170
Top Neurosurgeon
- Dr. Lisa S. Apfel, 224-5170
- Dr. Eric A. Marvin, 224-5170
- Dr. Raymond V. Harron, 400-8777
Top Obstetrician
- Dr. Eric D. Swisher, 982-8881
- Dr. Dianna L. Curtis, 982-8881
- Dr. Mona M. Sadek, 774-6000
Top Occupational Medicine Specialist
- Dr. Darrell Powledge, 362-9620
- Dr. Kimberly R. Orr, 966-0400
Top Ophthalmologist
- Dr. Donna L. Maxfield (TIE FOR FIRST), 265-1624
- Dr. John M. Facciani (TIE FOR FIRST), 855-5100
- Dr. Joseph S. Tims (TIE FOR SECOND), 855-5100
- Dr. Jonathan Till (TIE FOR SECOND), 772-3978
- Dr. Scott A. Strelow (TIE FOR SECOND), 855-5100
- Dr. Richard R. Johnson (TIE FOR SECOND, 772-3400
- Dr. Eugene H. Eng (TIE FOR SECOND), 772-7171
Top Ophthalmological Surgeon
- Dr. Scott A. Strelow, 855-5100
- Dr. John M. Facciani, 855-5100
- Dr. Donna L. Maxfield, 265-1624
Top Orthopedist
- Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, 444-4020
- Dr. Michael W. Wolfe (TIE), 510-6200
- Dr. Joseph T. Moskal (TIE), 510-6200
- Dr. Hugh J. Hagan III (TIE), 510-6200
Top Orthopedic Surgeon
- Dr. Preston A. Waldrop, 444-4020
- Dr. Michael W. Wolfe (TIE), 510-6200
- Dr. Joseph T. Moskal (TIE), 510-6200
- Dr. James M. Farmer (TIE), 772-3530
Top Osteopathist
- Dr. Nancy L. Liles, 366-6729
Top Pain Management Specialist
- Dr. Anthony L. Dragovich, 444-5670
- Dr. Marc A. Swanson, 444-5670
- Dr. Chheany Ung (TIE), 777-0090
- Dr. Murray E. Joiner (TIE), 772-4448
Top Palliative Medicine Specialist
- Dr. Thomas Morel, 981-7653
- Dr. Phyllis Whitehead (TIE), 981-7653
- Dr. Jane Brummer (TIE), (no longer in Roanoke)
- Dr. Aubrey L. Knight (TIE), 981-7653
Top Plastic Surgeon
- Dr. Barton A. Thomas, 581-1400
- Dr. Steven G. Harris, 345-1561
- Dr. Kurtis E. Moyer, 224-5170
Top General Pediatrician
- Dr. William H. Craft Jr., 772-4453
- Dr. Russell E. Delaney, 772-3580
- Dr. Robert C. Gard, 344-9213
Top Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
- Dr. Michole C. Pineda, 224-4520
Top Physical Therapist
- Remco Schreuders PT, 444-0291
- Sandra D. Vigh PT (TIE), 344-2116
- Eric Thorne PT (TIE), 992-3660
- Wendy Lucas PT (TIE), 772-8022
Top Podiatrist
- Dr. John R. Clements, 510-6200
- Dr. Charles M. Zelen, 344-3668
- Dr. Craig A. Wilhelms, 510-6200
Top Psychiatrist
- Dr. Jennifer C. Wells (TIE), 981-8025
- Dr. David W. Hartman (TIE), 981-8025
- Dr. Tracey W. Criss (TIE), 981-8025
Top Pulmonologist
- Dr. Robert C. Keeley, 342-6701
- Dr. Nelson B. Greene, 772-3400
- Dr. James A. Witten, 772-3400
Top Radiologist
- Dr. Ronald A. Broadwell (TIE), 981-7553
- Dr. Thomas H. Bishop (TIE), 951-4992
Top Reconstructive Surgeon
- Dr. Barton A. Thomas, 581-1400
- Dr. Kurtis E. Moyer (TIE), 224-5170
- Dr. Joshua D. Farrar (TIE), 224-5170
Top Rehab/Physical/Sports Medicine Specialist
- Dr. Delmas J. Bolin, 772-1890
- Dr. Thomas K. Miller, 510-6200
- Dr. Preston A. Waldrop (TIE), 444-4020
- Dr. Lydia L. McNeary (TIE), 725-1226
- Dr. Brent M. Johnson (TIE), 725-1226
- Dr. James M. Farmer (TIE), 772-3530
Top Rheumatologist
- Dr. Garry E. Bayliss, 772-3707
- Dr. Adegbenga Bankole, 224-5170
Top Urgent Care Doctor
- Dr. David Alligood, 586-2441
- Dr. Robert L. Amick, 800-422-8482
Top Urologist
- Dr. Mark A. Schmidt, 283-6000
- Dr. Charles D. Daniel, 283-6000
- Dr. Rodney J. Poffenberger, 283-6000
Top Vascular Surgeon
- Dr. James T. Callis, 345-1561
- Dr. James G. Drougas, 345-1561
- Dr. Joshua D. Adams, 853-0100
Top Dentist
- Dr. Michael E. Hall (TIE FOR FIRST), 389-0225
- Dr. Griffin Cross (TIE FOR FIRST), 989-1170
- Dr. Greg Wright (TIE FOR SECOND), 989-4698
- Dr. Robert B. Semtner (TIE FOR SECOND), 989-0112
- Dr. Stephen R. Quinn (TIE FOR SECOND), 989-1170
- Dr. Randy J. Norbo (TIE FOR SECOND), 344-4798
- Dr. Richard Huffman (TIE FOR SECOND), 989-3321
- Dr. Sean Eschenbach (TIE FOR SECOND), 366-5373
Top Orthodontic Specialist
- Dr. David L. Jones, 563-1640
- Dr. Evan Johnson, 989-5621
- Dr. Paul C. Kaiser, 362-1097
Top Dentist - Other Specialty
- Dr. Robin Bagby - Endodontist (TIE FOR FIRST), 772-9515
- Dr. Gavin Aaron - Periodontics (TIE FOR FIRST), 562-3166
- Dr. Corey Sheppard - Pediatric (TIE FOR SECOND), 989-3639
- Dr. George Kevorkian - Oral Surgery (TIE FOR SECOND), 344-7252
Top Nurse Practitioner
- Stephanie Quinn WHCNP, 982-8881
- Jamie K. Wilson NP (TIE), 853-0100
- Donna M. Robertson NP (TIE), 276-670-3300
- Jolee Preston MSN NP-C (TIE), 982-0237
- Pamela S. Holt NP (TIE), 981-7000
- Audra Doyle NPC (TIE), 283-3760
- Shelley E. Byrd NP (TIE), 772-4453
Top Physician’s Assistant
- Michael R. Wilson PA-C, 444-4020
- Jenna L. Schmitt PA (TIE), 983-6700
- Charles Gery PA-C (TIE), 776-2020
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