UC Health Providers

This honor reflects the exceptional, compassionate, and patient-centered care our clinicians deliver every day. Patients searching for highly rated, trusted care in Cincinnati, West Chester and Northern Kentucky (including Florence, Kentucky) can be confident they are receiving care from nationally recognized providers.

A Recognition Rooted in Patient Trust

This recognition is based on outstanding results from the Press Ganey “Rate Your Provider” survey, where patients rate their clinician on a scale of 0–10. The UC Health providers listed below consistently received scores of 9 or 10, placing them above 99% of clinicians nationwide during Fiscal Year 2025. To ensure accuracy and reliability, each clinician must receive a minimum of 30 patient surveys to qualify.

Being ranked in the Top 1% highlights excellence in key areas that matter most to patients, including:

• Clear, compassionate communication
• Responsiveness and partnership in care
• Patient safety
• Symptom and pain management
• Quality of care and clinical outcomes
• Overall experience

For patients seeking the best doctors, specialists, and advanced practice providers in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region, these measures reflect real feedback from real patients.

Celebrating UC Health's Top 1% Providers

These clinicians have demonstrated exceptional dedication to patient care and satisfaction:

Cardiovascular Health and Disease

Patients looking for a top cardiologist in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky benefit from nationally recognized heart and vascular specialists known for exceptional patient experience, clear communication, and outcomes-focused care.

• Mohamed Effat, MD *
• David Harris, MD *
• Charles Hattemer, MD *
• Kelly Laipply, MD

Primary Care Providers

For individuals and families searching for the best primary care providers in Cincinnati, West Chester, and surrounding communities, these clinicians are recognized for building long-term relationships and delivering personalized, preventive care.

• Lauren Ashbrook, MD *
• Robert Bach, DO *
• Javier Baez, MD *
• Kara Ciani, MD
• Gail Doxsie, CNP
• Robert Finlay, MD *
• Matthew Hardin, MD *
• Mark Hoelzle, MD
• Natalie Jacobs, MD *
• Kay Johnson, MD *
• Jeanne Kavinsky, MD *
• Bradley Mathis, MD *
• Ryan Miller, MD *
• Sarah Pickle, MD *
• Erik Powell, MD
• Elizabeth Rabkin, MD *
• Krista Young, CNP

Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine

Patients seeking leading neurologists and rehabilitation specialists in Cincinnati and the region can find expert, compassionate care at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute from providers recognized among the best in the nation for patient experience.

• Mark Callow, MD *
• Dan Chapman, DO, PharmD
• Matthew Flaherty, MD *
• Lanaya Hils, PA-C
• Cara Jacob, MD *
• Jacqueline Janecek, MD
• Abhimanyu Mahajan, MD, MHS
• Luca Marsili, MD, PhD
• Heather McKee, MD
• Alyssa Mellencamp, FNP-C
• Robert Neel, MD *
• Michael Privitera, MD *
• Russell Sawyer, MD *
• Reena Shah, MD
• Rhonna Shatz, DO *

General Internal Medicine

Highly rated internal medicine physicians in Cincinnati and West Chester are recognized here for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care for complex and chronic conditions.

• Jinda Bowerman, DNP *
• LeAnn Coberly, MD *
• Estrelita Dixon, MD *
• Abigail Nye, MD *
• Greg Rouan, MD *
• Katherine Schmidt, MD
• Eric Warm, MD *
• Sharice Wood, MD *

Family and Community Medicine

Families and individuals seeking trusted primary and specialized care in Cincinnati and surrounding communities benefit from these nationally recognized family medicine providers.

• Rynita Bohler, MD
• Mladen Golubic, MD, PhD
• Lauren Wang, MD *

Dermatology

Patients searching for top dermatologists in Cincinnati can feel confident choosing providers known for excellent communication, outcomes, and patient satisfaction.

• Brian Adams, MD *
• Rachel Johnson, MD *
• Scott Neltner, MD *

Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

For advanced lung, sleep, and critical care services in Cincinnati, these specialists are recognized nationally for patient experience excellence.

• Chris Cates, MD
• Rachel Foot, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Patients seeking leading orthopaedic surgeons and musculoskeletal specialists in Cincinnati, West Chester, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky can find expert, patient-centered care from providers recognized among the best in the nation for patient experience.

• Stephen Dailey, MD *
• Jon Divine, MD

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

• Rosanne Danielson, MD

Hematology and Oncology

• Emily Curran, MD
• Lindsey Nortmann, PA-C

Otolaryngology (ENT)

Patients looking for top ENT specialists in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky can rely on these providers for expert, patient-focused care.

• Rebecca Howell, MD
• Emily Shah, CNP *
• Alice Tang, MD *
• Chad Zender, MD *

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

• Cristina Ogrin, MD
• Abid Yaqub, MD *

Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Leeya Pinder, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience

• Peirce Johnston, MD *

Nephrology

• Suresh Kamath, MD *

Infectious Diseases

• Carl Fichtenbaum, MD *
• A. George Smulian, MD

Surgery

• Timothy Pritts, MD, PhD

Interventional Radiology

• Lulu Zhang, MD

* Denotes clinicians who have received Top 1% honors for multiple years.

What This Recognition Means for Your Care

At UC Health, patient-centered care is at the heart of everything we do. Exceptional patient experience is more than a metric—it reflects the meaningful relationships clinicians build with patients and families, the trust they earn, and their commitment to delivering the best possible care.

Achieving Top 1% national recognition underscores the high standard of excellence our clinicians bring to the region. For patients seeking the best doctors and specialists in Cincinnati, West Chester, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky, this recognition provides added confidence when choosing UC Health for their care. Their work elevates patient satisfaction, strengthens care outcomes, and advances UC Health’s mission to transform health and improve lives in Greater Cincinnati and beyond.

Connect With a UC Health Provider

If you are looking for care in Cincinnati, West Chester, Ohio, or Northern Kentucky, you can explore these nationally recognized clinicians and others by using UC Health’s Find a Provider tool. Patients may also call UC Health’s main scheduling line at 513-475-8000 to get help finding the right specialist or primary care provider for their needs.