Does PHOENIX magazine check out all of the doctors on the list?

Yes. Once the list is compiled, PHOENIX magazine’s fact-checkers verify the doctors’ names, addresses, phone numbers and specialties. In addition, each name is checked against the state’s medical boards to determine if the doctor has been convicted of or has settled in a malpractice lawsuit. Those who have are removed from the list. Why not ask patients to rate the best doctors? Every year we get several calls asking this question, and the simple answer is that patients generally lack the medical expertise to judge a doctor’s qualifications. Should we ever do a ranking based solely on bedside manner, querying patients might be an option. Was my doctor left off the list because he doesn’t advertise in PHOENIX magazine? Absolutely not. Like any credible publication, PHOENIX magazine’s editorial content is not dictated by who advertises. There are cases, however, when a doctor on the list also has an ad in the magazine, but this is merely coincidence. Doctors – as well as our sales ...  more

Yes. Once the list is compiled, PHOENIX magazine’s fact-checkers verify the doctors’ names, addresses, phone numbers and specialties. In addition, each name is checked against the state’s medical boards to determine if the doctor has been convicted of or has settled in a malpractice lawsuit, or has faced other disciplinary actions. Those that have are removed from the list. Why not ask patients to rate the best doctors? Every year we get several calls asking this question, and the simple answer is that patients generally lack the medical expertise to judge a doctor’s qualifications. Should we ever do a ranking based solely on bedside manner, querying patients might be an option. My doctor says he was left off the list because he doesn’t advertise in PHOENIX magazine. Is that true? Absolutely not. Like any credible publication, PHOENIX magazine’s editorial content is not dictated by who advertises. There are cases, however, when a doctor on the list also has an ad in the magazine, but ...  more