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    A team of exceptional providers

    Our award-winning providers are the heartbeat of our healthcare system, and their contributions extend far beyond medical excellence.

    They are the embodiment of our mission, which is to provide patient-centered care that encompasses the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and unwavering support for the physical and emotional well-being of our patients.

    Here, we shine a spotlight on the exceptional individuals who have earned awards and recognition for their contributions to healthcare.

    Metropolitan Magazine Best in Healthcare 2023

    We are pleased to announce that several TidalHealth providers are among Metropolitan Magazine's Best in Healthcare for 2023. This list features the winners of the "Best Of" category, as voted for by the readers of Metropolitan Magazine.

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    Puneet Agarwal, MD

    Pulmonary Medicine

    Jarrod Buzalewski, DO - Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss
    Jarrod Buzalewski, DO

    Bariatric Surgery

    Jerrold Canakis, MD
    Jerrold Canakis, MD

    Gastroenterology

    Jacques Conaway, MD
    Jacques Conaway, MD

    Pulmonary Medicine

    Conworth Dayton-Jones, MD
    Conworth Dayton-Jones, MD

    Pain Medicine

    Ismet Lukolic, MD
    Ismet Lukolic, MD

    Gastroenterology

    John Mansueti, MD
    John Mansueti, MD

    Radiation Oncology

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    Emmanuel Nsah, MD

    Cardiology

    Francisco Padilla, MD - Diabetes & Endocrinology
    Francisco Padilla, MD

    Diabetes

    Raul Porro, MD - Anesthesiology
    Raul Porro, MD

    Anesthesiology

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    G. David Reeder, MD

    Pulmonary Medicine

    Sophia Shakur, MD - Neurosurgery
    Sophia Shakur, MD

    Neurosurgery

    Richard Simons, DO - Cardiology
    Richard Simons, DO, FACC

    Cardiology

    Jack Snitzer, DO
    Jack Snitzer, DO

    Diabetes

    Delaware Today Top Doctors 2024

    We are pleased to announce that several TidalHealth providers are among Delaware Today magazine's 2024 Top Doctors. This list recognizes physicians nominated by their peers across medical and surgical specialties.

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    Angel Alicea, MD - Cardiology
    Angel Alicea, MD

    Cardiology

    Ian Baxter, DO - Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Ian Baxter, DO, MS, FACOG

    Gynecology

    Alvaro Buenano, MD - Cardiology
    Alvaro Buenano, MD, FACC

    Cardiology

    Jarrod Buzalewski, DO - Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss
    Jarrod Buzalewski, DO

    Bariatric Surgery

    Andrew Curley, MD
    Andrew Curley, MD

    Orthopedics

    Dr. William Doran
    William Doran, DO, FAAOS

    Orthopedics

    Abha Gupta, MD, MPH, FACOG
    Abha Gupta, MD, MPH, FACOG, NCMP

    Gynecology

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    Areej Khan, MD

    Infectious Disease

    Joseph Kim, DO - Primary Care, Family Practice
    Joseph Kim, DO

    Family Practice

    Ismet Lukolic, MD
    Ismet Lukolic, MD

    Gastroenterology

    Francisco Padilla, MD - Diabetes & Endocrinology
    Francisco Padilla, MD

    Diabetes

    Sandra Palavecino, MD - Weight Loss
    Sandra Palavecino, MD

    Weight Loss

    Janet Pedro, MD - Nephrology
    Janet Pedro, MD

    Nephrology

    Raul Porro, MD - Anesthesiology
    Raul Porro, MD

    Anesthesiology

    Richard Simons, DO - Cardiology
    Richard Simons, DO, FACC

    Cardiology

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    Richard Stern, MD

    Anesthesiology

    Kurt Wehberg, MD - Cardiovascular Surgery
    Kurt Wehberg, MD

    Cardiovascular Surgery

    Coastal Style's Best of 2024

    Always there for their friends, families and neighbors, these individuals embody our values of compassion, empathy and community support. More than 1 million votes were cast in Best of Coastal Style Readers' poll for 2024, so this is an outstanding recognition. 

    Not pictured below, but also making the list: TidalHealth Cardiology, Best Cardiology Practice, Wicomico County; TidalHealth Cardiology Berlin, Best Cardiology Practice, Worcester County; Dawn Fox, TidalHealth Cardiology, Best Nurse, Wicomico County; and Your Doc’s In, Best Urgent Care Provider, Wicomico and Dorchester/Talbot Counties.

     

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    Jordan Braniff, APRN
    Jordan Braniff, CRNP, DNP

    Family Practice

    Sophia Shakur, MD - Neurosurgery
    Sophia Shakur, MD

    Neurosurgery

    Stars of Somerset 2024

    We are pleased to announce our team making the list for the Stars of Somerset Readers' Poll for 2024. This list recognizes providers and facilitites nominated by the community. Not pictured below, but also making the list is Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation. 

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    Vijay Karumbunathan, MD

    Internal Medicine

    Stars of Salisbury 2024

    We are pleased to announce our team making the list for the Stars of Salisbury Readers' Poll for 2024. This list recognizes providers and facilitites nominated by the community. Not pictured below, but also making the list are Star Nurse, Gionna Todd and Star Hospital, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. 

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    Elleda Ziemer, DO
    Elleda Ziemer, DO

    Family Practice

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