2026 Castle Connelly Top Docs
University Clinical Health is proud to share that several of its physicians have earned recognition on the 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list, a nationally respected benchmark for clinical excellence. This distinction reflects the strength of University Clinical Health’s physician leadership and its ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the Memphis area.
2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors:
Sonia Alvarez, MD – Plastic Surgery
Devra Becker, MD – Plastic Surgery
Sandeep Chilakala – Neonatology
Olivia Delozier – Endocrinology
Constance Fry – Ophthalmology
Margaret Hastings – Neonatology
Brian Jerkins – Ophthalmology
Emily Jones – Dermatology
Justin Monroe – General Surgery
Shelly Ost – Internal Medicine
Hae Won Shin – Neurology
Ajay Talati – Neonatology
Natascha Thompson – Internal Medicine
Mark Weems – Neonatology
Matthew Wilson – Ophthalmology
Catherine Womack – Internal Medicine
Unlike awards based on popularity or patient surveys, Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition is driven by peer nomination and rigorous physician-led research. Honorees are evaluated on professional accomplishments, clinical expertise, and dedication to patient outcomes, placing them among the top 7 percent of physicians nationwide.
Congratulations to these physicians on their recognition and dedication to their practice, their patients, and the community.
