The human body is a very complex mechanism and it takes a lot of training just to understand it, let alone attempt to cure it should something go wrong. That is why doctors have to go through years of thorough training just to be general practitioners, let alone specialists or surgeons. Therefore to make this list, as one of the top 10 most famous doctors in the United States, is no mean task.
The doctors that have attained enough fame to make this list are from a variety of fields within the world of medicine but all have probably become near to the top of lists for being the best in their own individual fields.
(10) Dr. William Abdul, Orthopedic Surgeon
Eventually receiving a fellowship in spine surgery in 1991 from Ohio, Cleveland’s Case Western Reserve University, he had already studied at both Boston’s and Tuft’s Universities and is currently the Director of the Spine Center. As a specialist in bones and joints, Dr. Abdul has already invented several methods for relieving or treating spinal injuries.
(9) Dr. Myles B. Abbott, Pediatrician
Affiliated to Oakland’s Children Hospital and Research Center, he is considered to be probably the best pediatrician in Berkley, California. Having graduated in 1972 from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Abbott has some 41 years of experience.
(8) Dr. Fouad M. Abbas, Obstetrician/Gynecologic Oncologists
Dr. Abbas, who teaches at the Johns Hopkins University, is also the Director of a division of the Sinai Hospital and attends monthly visits to The Memorial Hospital, Easton. He is a specialist in women’s medicine and cancer treatments and has received several awards for his work.
(7) Dr. Khalid Abbed, Neurosurgeon
Dr. Abbed is both Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Yale and also Co-Director YNHH Spine Center. Specializing in spinal surgery, he has received several awards for his efforts and has made several innovations in the field of spine surgery, as well as having interests in clinical studies and research.
(6) Dr. A Reese Abright, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Attending to patients at the Elmhurst Hospital Center, Dr. Abright is renowned for his work with the young. He is considered to be among the best in his profession and has had plenty of experience, being a graduate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas in 1973.
(5) Dr. Corrie T.M. Anderson, Pediatric Anesthesiologist
The importance of a good anesthesiologist, to a surgeon, cannot be understated and in this field, Dr. Anderson is considered to be one of the best. He is the founding Director of the UCLA Pediatric Pain Medicine Program and is well known for his work on pain management.
(4) Dr. Mark F. Aaron, Cardiologist
Dr. Aaron who as well as speaking English is fluent in German and Spanish, is a specialist in probably the most important part of our bodies, the heart. His special expertise includes diagnostic catheterization and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Widely considered to be a leader in his field, he works from St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
(3) Dr. Mona M. Abaza, ENT – Otolaryngologist
More commonly known as an ear, nose and throat specialist, Dr. Abaza is a recognized as being perhaps the top in her field. Having graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, she now works in Aurora, CT.
(2) Dr. Carter G. Abel, Dermatologist
A graduate from Princeton University, Dr. Abel specializes is in what is probably the most sensitive part of our bodies, our skin. Assistant editor of the Dermatologist Magazine Cutis, he also specializes in skin cancer surgery from his private offices in Annandale.
(1) Dr. Scott M. Aaronson, Plastic Surgeon
This talented and famous plastic surgeon has been recognized as being the best in his field, every year since 2005. Graduating from Miami and then working in California and Houston, Dr. Aaronson now has his own clinic in Palm Springs.