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How was the list created? To create the Top Docs list, DataJoe Research facilitated an online peer-voting process, also referencing government sources. DataJoe then tallied the votes per category for each doctor to isolate the top nominees in each category. After collecting nominations and additional information, DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had a current, active license status with the state regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of a doctor’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that doctor was excluded from the list. In addition, any doctor who has been disciplined, up to the time-frame of our review process for an infraction by the state regulatory board, was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to Lubbock Magazine for final review and adjustments.
How are nominations obtained? Lubbock Magazine and
DataJoe reached out to practices and individuals through mail-outs, emails, and phone calls, and encouraged them to vote and distribute the ballot amongst their peers.
What information was required to make a Top Docs nomination? Every doctor must provide a valid, active license
number and contact information to identify themselves. This ensures fairness in the voting process by confirming that each doctor completes only one ballot.
How are practice areas determined? Our list is compiled
of specialties that are relevant to the Lubbock area. We recognize that there are many specialties, and that this list is not exhaustive. Additional practice areas will be considered in coming years based on interest from the medical community.
Do doctors pay to be on the Top Docs list? Doctors
can’t pay to be on the list; it is facilitated and tallied by DataJoe. After receiving the list from DataJoe, our Advertising Department gave area doctors the opportunity to purchase profiles in our Doctors of Distinction Special Advertising Section, which appears separately from the list. Whether or not a doctor chooses to advertise in Doctors of Distinction has no influence on their inclusion on the list
DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list. DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate. DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe.
Allergy Immunology Suzanne Adams Beck James Albert Tarbox
Anesthesiology
Cynthia Ruth Brown Dustin Lee English Cecil W. Fincher Robert V. Johnston, Jr. Christopher N. Lam Rajinder Sabar Alan Christopher Santos John D. Wasnick
Cardiology
Kyler William Barkley Jason T. Bradley Ayman Karkoutly Juan Kurdi M. Alan Sharif
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TOP DOCS 2019 • SPECIAL SECTION
Scott Webster Shurmur John Zias
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Benjamin Aaron Hirsch Ralph Francis Paone William Eugene Springer
Colon and Rectal Surgery Amir Hossein Aryaie
Cosmetic Surgery
Patricia Riley Arledge
Dermatology
Amy Rocky Brackeen Jeffrey Scott Brackeen Richard Howard Hope David Randolph Long Brent R. Paulger
Cloyce L. Stetson Ashley Sturgeon Michelle Babb Tarbox
Diagnostic Radiology
Niska Aaron Blevins Nabeel Saleem Dar James Robert Henderson Carson Lee Johnson Bharat Kakarala Thomas Windisch
Emergency Medicine
Kyle Preston Anderson Conrad Bryson Bowman Juan Francisco Fitz Chad Eric Gray Sajjad Haider Scott Alan Letbetter Ryan Leighton Lewis
Christopher Paul Piel Mario Luca Pinoli Gerrid K. Warner
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Jose R. Beceiro Shaili Khandheria Felton Alan Nilratan Peiris
Family Medicine
Charla Beth Allen Franklyn C. Babb Brian K. Carreon Ronald Lynn Cook Jack E. Dubose Jamie Lynn Haynes Kerry Lane Hendershot Damon H. Hill Joel B. Landry