Doctors from Loma Linda Named Among the ‘Top’ in the Region

More than a quarter of the physicians listed on Inland Empire magazine’s “Top Doctors” edition took their medical school and/or specialty training at LLU School of Medicine or are currently on the faculty. In its latest issue, Inland Empire magazine listed the region’s top doctors, based on a peer review survey conducted by an independent group. Among the top doctors at LLUH, their specialty, and if they are alumni of LLU School of Medicine, are: Anesthesiology: Dr. Richard Applegate II, alumnus Cardiac Surgery: Dr. Leonard Bailey, alumnus; Dr. Anees Razzouk, alumnus Cardiology: Dr. Kenneth Jutzy, alumnus Dermatology: Dr. Abel Torres Emergency Medicine: Dr. Richard Guth, alumnus Endocrinology: Dr. John Lamont, alumnus Family Practice: Dr. Gina Jervey-Mohr, alumna Gastroenterology: Dr. Michael Walter, alumnus General Surgery: Dr. Richard Catalano, alumnus Geriatrics: Dr. James Larson, alumnus Hematology/Oncology: Dr. Chien-Shing S. Chen Infectious Disease: Dr. Ingrid Blomquist, alumna Infertility: Dr. John Jacobson, alumnus Otorhinolaryngology: Dr. Christopher Church, alumnus Pediatrics: Dr. Michelle Loh, alumna; Dr. Ravindra Rao Psychiatry: Dr. Cameron Johnson, alumnus Pulmonary Disease: Phillip Gold Radiology-Diagnostic: Dr. Kendra Fisher; Dr. Shannon Kirk, alumnus Rehabilitation: Dr. Scott Strum, alumnus Graduates of LLU School of Medicine who are on the list include: Dr. Lawrence Robinson; Dr. Larry Potts; Dr. Lawrence Harms; Dr. Janet Ihde; Dr. Wallace Gosney; Dr. Dennis Hilliard; Dr. Douglas Hay; Dr. Shelley Thio; Dr. Lawrence Clark; Dr. Berneva Adams; Dr. Alonso Ojeda; Dr. Ray Glendrange; Dr. Richmond Roeske; Dr. Robert Rosenquist Jr.; Dr. William Smith; Dr. George Gustafson; Dr. Allen Hwang; Dr. Timothy Jung; Dr. Robert Hardesty; Dr. Robert Summerour; Dr. Theodore Shankel; Dr. Mel Cherne; Dr. Cherry Brandstater; Dr. Vance Johnson; Dr. Victor Ching; and Dr. Christopher Tsai. Inland Empire magazine’s “Top Doctor” issue highlights the region’s leading physicians based on a nationwide survey of about 340,000 physicians conducted by The Center for the Study of Services, an independent, non-profit consumer organization, asking physicians who they would want to care for their loved one. The “Top Doctor” database contains the names of more then 23,000 doctors who were mentioned most often. “We are very proud of our physicians because they truly exemplify our mission of continuing the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ,” said Kerry Heinrich, CEO of LLUMC. “I believe the recognition received by our physicians from their peers reflects the effort they put forth to be the best they can be, and helps us reach our goal of providing healing for the whole person.” Dr. Roger Hadley, dean of LLU School of Medicine, said the list of physicians shows the tremendous impact that the institution has made on health care in the region and beyond. “Our doctors make and continue to make a difference in our local communities and throughout the world,” he said.