February 17, 2022
Seven Faculty Named Among Castle Connolly’s 2022 TOP DOCTORS
Seven UAMS orthopaedic surgeons have been named “Top Doctors” by Castle Connolly in its recently released 2022 Top Doctors® list. The directory—representing the top 7% of doctors in the nation—includes physicians across all specialties, each nominated by their peers and thoroughly vetted by Castle Connolly’s physician-led research team to ensure they deliver the highest quality patient care.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Recognized as “Top Doctors” for 2022:
- C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., Adult Reconstruction/Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgery
Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Theresa Wyrick, M.D., Adult and Pediatric Orthopaedic Hand Surgery
Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Faculty Development - Corey Montgomery, M.D., Adult and Pediatric Orthopaedic Oncology
Associate Professor and Residency Program Director - Robert Garrison, M.D., Orthopaedic Trauma
Associate Professor - G. Thomas Frazier, M.D., Orthopaedic Hand Surgery
Assistant Professor - John Vander Schilden, M.D., Sports Medicine
Professor - Richard Nicholas, M.D., Adult and Pediatric Orthopaedic Oncology
Professor Emeritus
To compile the list, Castle Connolly’s research team carefully examines each physician’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history and, if available, outcomes data. Additionally, a physician’s interpersonal skills such as listening and communicating effectively, demonstrating empathy, and instilling trust and confidence, are also considered in the review process. The Castle Connolly Doctor Directory is the largest network of peer-nominated physicians.