Over 700 AAPI Physicians Honored In Castle Connolly's 2024 Top Doctors List

Castle Connolly has recently unveiled its 2024 Top Asian American and Pacific Islander Doctors (AAPI) list, marking a significant expansion in its efforts to recognize outstanding AAPI physicians across the United States. This year's list showcases 722 doctors, a notable increase from the previous year, spanning 38 states and 73 specialties. This initiative is a cornerstone of Castle Connolly's Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, aimed at celebrating excellence in the medical field while facilitating patient access to top doctors who share their cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

As part of the selection process, Castle Connolly reached out to its Top Doctors—representing the top 7% of physicians in the U.S., all peer-nominated—to gather information on their race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual identity. This approach underscores the importance of diversity within the healthcare sector and its impact on patient care. Dr. Erik Suh, founder of the Korean American Health Professional Association (KAHPA) and a Castle Connolly Top AAPI Doctor, highlighted the challenges many immigrants face when seeking medical care in the U.S., including lack of insurance, language barriers, and difficulty in accessing essential health services.

The AAPI community, which is the fastest-growing racial group in the nation according to the 2020 U.S. Census, often encounters health inequities due to these barriers. A survey by the Pew Research Center in 2021 found that a significant portion of Asian Americans were born outside of the United States, further emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive healthcare services that can address these unique challenges.

Steve Leibforth, Managing Director at Castle Connolly, stated that having physicians who share the same language or ethnic background as their patients can greatly enhance communication, trust, and ultimately health outcomes. The Top AAPI Doctors list serves as an invaluable resource for patients seeking healthcare providers who not only possess exceptional medical expertise but also understand their cultural and linguistic needs.

The methodology behind Castle Connolly's selection process involves a rigorous evaluation of nominees by their research team, taking into account factors such as professional qualifications, education, appointments, research leadership, reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills, and outcomes data. This meticulous approach ensures that only the most distinguished doctors are recognized.

In addition to celebrating Top AAPI Doctors, Castle Connolly's 2024 distinctions also include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors (June 11), and Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors (Sept. 17). With over three decades of experience in researching and identifying top healthcare providers, Castle Connolly has established itself as a trusted source for connecting patients with high-quality care.

The Everyday Health Group, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), supports Castle Connolly in its mission. As a leader in patient and provider education, Everyday Health Group reaches an extensive audience of health consumers and professionals through its digital platforms. The collaboration between these organizations underscores a shared commitment to improving clinical and health outcomes through informed decision-making supported by reliable information and analytics.

For more details on Castle Connolly's Top Doctors lists and its impact on healthcare access and quality for diverse communities across the U.S., visit https://www.castleconnolly.com.