An impressive seventeen physicians on the medical staff of Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) across a variety of specialties have been named to Connecticut Magazine’s recently published “Top Doctors” list for 2022.  

The doctors affiliated with DKH included on this year’s list are:

Michael Baum, MD, general surgeon and president of the medical staff at Day Kimball Medical Group

Joseph Botta. MD, internal medicine with Botta & Associates, and medical staff member at Day Kimball Hospital 

David Candow, MD, family medicine with Botta & Associates, and medical staff member at Day Kimball Hospital 

Marc B. Cerrone, MD, pediatrician and director of pediatrics at Day Kimball Medical Group 

David Chaletsky, MD, gastroenterologist with CT GI & Medical Associates, PC, and medical staff member at Day Kimball Hospital

Christopher Charon, MD, ear, nose, and throat (ENT) with ENT Associates of Worcester, Inc., and medical staff member at Day Kimball Hospital 

Biren V. Chokshi, MD, orthopedic surgeon with The Center for Bone and Joint Care, and medical staff member at Day Kimball Hospital 

Timothy E. Cooper, MD, family medicine with Putnam Medical Associates, and medical staff member at Day Kimball Hospital 

Daniel George, MD, orthopedics and spine care surgeon with The Center for Bone and Joint Care, and medical staff member at Day Kimball Hospital 

Michael Golioto, MD, gastroenterologist with CT GI & Medical Associates, PC, and medical staff member at Day Kimball Hospital

Anne F. Josephs, MD, pediatrician at Day Kimball Medical Group

Erica Kesselman, MD, FACOG, gynecologist and obstetrician at Day Kimball Medical Group

John Modica, MD, cardiologist and director of cardiology services and intensive care at Day Kimball Hospital 

Robert Moes, MD, pediatrician at Day Kimball Medical Group

Elena Poloukhine, MD, FACOG, gynecologist and medical director of obstetrics and gynecology at Day Kimball Medical Group

Meryl Reichman, MD, endocrinologist at Day Kimball Medical Group

Stephen F. Schiff, MD, FACS, urologist and vice chairman of surgery at Day Kimball Hospital, and clinical professor of urology at Yale University School of Medicine

“Day Kimball is extremely proud to announce that seventeen physicians on our medical staff have been named on this year’s list of top doctors by Connecticut Magazine,” said Kyle Kramer, chief executive officer, Day Kimball Healthcare. “Even when faced with the most difficult times like those we have seen over the past few years, our doctors remain at the top of their fields. We commend our colleagues who have been recognized by their peers and named to this year’s list, many of whom have been recognized previously at DKH. These outstanding physicians are an excellent representation of the high-caliber, high-quality, compassionate care that DKH provides to everyone, each and every day.”

Connecticut Magazine partners with the national research firm Castle Connolly to distribute surveys to every licensed practicing physician in the state. Ranking is based on a regional peer-review survey. The physicians are asked to nominate specialists who they would recommend to friends and family for treatment. According to the Castle Connolly website, their research team “thoroughly vets each physician's professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history and if available, outcomes data. Additionally, a physician's interpersonal skills such as listening and communicating effectively, demonstrating empathy, and instilling trust and confidence, are also considered in the review process.” Those receiving the highest rankings are named as the top doctors and represent leading physicians in their respective specialties.

The annual list of Top Doctors can be found in Connecticut Magazine’s May 2022 issue.