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FeedTop Doctors: The Surgeons
The best in 16 specialties.
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For anyone who’s been faced with the prospect of surgery—be it a minor outpatient procedure or something more critical and complex—the buildup to the big day can be unnerving at best, terrifying at worst. It helps to know you’re in good hands—the best, preferably. So, in our quest for the best, we went right to the source, polling hundreds of physicians in the area’s health systems to find out the surgeons they trust in 16 specialties. Those who received the most votes are profiled here. For the other winners, click here.
Dermatological Surgery
Dr. Lynn M. Klein
Lankenau Hospital, 100 Lancaster Ave.,
Suite 461 East, Wynnewood; (610) 642-2570, lynnkleinmd.net
Years in practice: 15.
Education: Medical College of Pennsylvania.
Residency: New York University Medical Center.
Areas of interest: Skin cancer; pediatric, medical, surgical, laser and cosmetic dermatology.
What she enjoys most about her specialty: Finding and treating life-threatening forms of skin cancer; improving a person’s appearance and restoring their self-confidence.
Why she chose her specialty: I have a graduate degree in medical illustration. My artistic skills make dermatology—one of the most visual medical fields—a natural choice for me.
Most exciting advancements: Cosmetic dermatology is advancing quickly, with many new laser and surgical techniques that promise improved appearance, fewer side effects and a shorter recovery time.
What makes a top surgeon: Excellent training, extensive experience, artistic skill, the ability to listen to the patient, and being compassionate and service oriented.
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Dr. Kenneth Boyd
Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ltd., 1088 W. Baltimore Pike, Riddle Health Care Center II, Suite 2101, Media, (610) 565-3435
Years in practice: 22.
Education: Medical College of Wisconsin.
Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
Areas of interest: Colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, management of colorectal polyps.
What he enjoys most about his specialty: The wide range of conditions, from simple, benign problems to life-threatening illness; the full spectrum of disease management strategies, ranging from simple office treatment to major, complex surgical procedures.
Most exciting advancements: More effective, less invasive methods to determine the earliest development of colorectal cancer and pre-cancerous polyps using methods based on cellular biology.
What makes a top surgeon: Technical competency over the full range of operative procedures; a patient-friendly bedside manner; and full knowledge of treatment options, empowering patients to take an active role in decisions about their care.
