Castle Connolly Medical Explained

Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Abbreviation:Castle Connolly
Named After:John K. Castle and John J Connolly
Formation:1991
Founder:John K. Castle and John J Connolly
Founding Location:New York
Status:Company
Purpose:Publishing Medical Directory
Headquarters:New York
Location Country:The United States
Products:America's Top Doctors
Fields:Healthcare Research
Information Services
Language:English
Main Organ:publication
Parent Organization:Everyday Health Group
Native Name:Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
Location City:New York City
Native Name Lang:English

Castle Connolly Top Doctors is a publishing organization[1] dealing with healthcare research and information services in the US.[2] [3] The organization publishes an annual list of Top Doctors[4] in the United States, recognizing the top 7% of physicians, based on important criteria including professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation and disciplinary history. [5] [6]

The Castle Connolly Top Doctorâ„¢ selection process is entirely merit-based. Doctors cannot pay to be listed on the Castle Connolly website or in any other lists. Top Doctors must also first be nominated by a peer.

John K Castle and John J Connolly[7] while being the Chairman and President[8] respectively of the board of trustees of the New York Medical College,[9] founded Castle Connolly Medical in 1991.[10] [11] Castle Connolly Graduate Medical, a separate organization that publishes books and guidebooks, was established in 1999.[12] A sister organization was established in 2006 with the name Castle Connolly Healthcare Navigation[13] , to provide guidance in health and insurance.[14] The sister organization was later merged with Castle Connolly Top Doctors. Everyday Health Group acquired the organization in 2019.[15]

The publisher works in collaboration with different news media and journal publication houses.[16]

Selected publications

  1. Top Doctors: New York Metro Area. United States: Castle Connolly Medical Limited, 2014. ISBN 9781883769345
  2. America's Top Doctors: America's Trusted Source for Identifying Top Doctors. United States: Castle Connolly Medical, 2011. ISBN 9780984567010
  3. Top Doctors: Chicago Metro Area. United States: Castle Connolly Medical Limited, 2002. ISBN 9781883769307
  4. Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors: A Castle Connolly Guide. United States: Castle Connolly Medical Limited, 2012. ISBN 9781883769628
  5. Connolly, John J.., Morgan, Jean. Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors: America's Trusted Source for Identifying Top Doctors, The Best in American Medicine. United States: Castle Connolly Medical Limited, 2012. ISBN 9781883769635

Notes and References

  1. News: 1997-06-22. Christine Stelben and Sean Connolly. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-08-15. 0362-4331.
  2. Book: Korczyk. Sophie M.. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managed Health Care. Witte. Hazel A.. 1997-12-11. Alpha Books. 978-0-02-862165-4. en.
  3. Book: Lewis, Wendy. America's Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists: Consumer Guide. 2003. Castle Connolly Medical. 978-1-883769-35-2. en.
  4. News: Kuczynski. Alex. 1999-03-25. Rating of Doctors Now a Business Unto Itself. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-08-15. 0362-4331.
  5. Book: Hall, Linda D.. Brands and Their Companies: Consumer Products and Their Manufacturers with Addresses and Phone Numbers. 2004. Gale Group. 978-0-7876-7057-3. en.
  6. Book: Library Journal. 2001. Library Journal. en.
  7. News: Ames. Lynne. 1997-04-20. Guide Aids In Search For Doctor. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-08-15. 0362-4331.
  8. News: Duenwald. Mary. 2004-11-09. Invest in a Child's Future: Shop Smart for the Right Doctor. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-08-15. 0362-4331.
  9. Book: Reece, Richard L.. Innovation-driven Health Care: 34 Key Concepts for Transformation. 2007. Jones & Bartlett Learning. 978-0-7637-4681-0. en.
  10. Connolly. John. 2008-03-24. Castle Connolly "Top Doctors" Ratings. The Medscape Journal of Medicine. 10. 3. 72. 1934-1997. 2329775. 18449371.
  11. News: About Castle Connolly Medical.
  12. Book: Educational Review Manual in Pediatrics. 1999. Castle Connolly Graduate Medical Pub.. en.
  13. Book: Consultants and Consulting Organizations Directory. 2008. Gale Research Company. 9780787695460. en.
  14. Book: Edwards, Ruth Dudley. James Connolly. 1981. Gill and Macmillan. 978-0-7171-1112-1. en.
  15. Web site: Heltzel. Bill. 2019-01-21. Everyday Health Group acquires Castle Connolly Medical. 2021-06-24. Westfair Communications. en-US.
  16. Web site: 2019-12-16. Magazine Partnerships. 2021-06-24. Castle Connolly. en.