As a plastic surgeon, you are what your reputation says you are. At least in the eyes of new prospective patients. Which is part of the reason my staff and I take our industry standing so seriously. And also part of the reason that I am always so honored to receive recognition from our community and my peers when that opportunity arises. I am incredibly excited and proud to announce that I was recently named as a Top Doctor in Atlanta in the field of Plastic Surgery for 2025 once again by two separate committees: Castle Connolly (as seen in Modern Luxury Publications) and Atlanta Magazine.
Castle Connolly is a highly respected independent organization that works each year to locate and spotlight the highest-caliber healthcare providers across the country. Utilizing a peer-selected nomination process, Castle Connolly considers a selection of relevant criteria in order to determine the most deserving candidates in different medical fields, including plastic surgery. Relevant criteria include board-certification, reputation among peers, innovations in their respective field, patient reviews, and more. The top 7% of nominees in each category are ultimately chosen as Top Doctors.
Additionally, I was also honored as a 2025 Top Doctor by the voting committee at Atlanta Magazine. A staple of the local media community, Atlanta Magazine, works to guide metro Atlanta residents to the best available physicians in the city each year. Working with Professional Research Services (PRS), the selection process is determined by a system of proprietary, peer-reviewed surveys conducted by Atlanta-area physicians. The winners are then selected based on who scores highest throughout the nomination process.
This is now the second consecutive year that I have been recognized by Castle Connolly and my first time by Atlanta Magazine. Recognitions like this are always gratifying, not just for myself, but for my entire dedicated staff. It means that the hard work we put in every day for our patients is being noticed and appreciated, and this is obviously not something to take for granted. It’s important for our patients, both the new and returning ones, to know that they can expect a certain higher standard of experience, expertise, and care when they visit our office, and I believe these Top Doctor recognitions help establish that standard.
Before signing off, I wanted to take a moment to thank the selection committees at Castle Connolly and Atlanta Magazine (including all the Atlanta area plastic surgeons who helped during the nomination process) for this honor. For more information or to schedule a complimentary plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. David Whiteman, at Southern Plastic Surgery today. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and so much more.
