Sheppard Pratt psychiatrists recognized in categories of psychiatry, neurology, and addiction psychiatry
Eight doctors from Sheppard Pratt Health System have been recognized on the 2017 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list, a top doctors guide that distinguishes the top physicians and referral specialists in the nation.
Castle Connolly Top Doctors, who are selected each year by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., are first nominated by their peers in an online nomination process. Nominations are open to all board certified MDs and DOs, and each year tens of thousands of physicians cast nominations. Nominated physicians are then screened and selected by the Castle Connolly physician-led research team based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, disciplinary histories, and much more.
Sheppard Pratt Health System doctors were recognized in three categories: psychiatry, neurology, and addiction psychiatry. These professionals include:
- Harry A. Brandt, M.D.: Co-director of The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, Dr. Brandt is recognized nationally for his work in psychiatry.
- Steven F. Crawford, M.D.: Co-director of The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, Dr. Crawford is recognized regionally for his work in psychiatry.
- Sunil D. Khushalani, M.D.: Service chief of the Co-Occurring Disorders Program, Dr. Khushalani is recognized regionally in Baltimore for his work in addiction psychiatry.
- Richard J. Loewenstein, M.D.: Medical director of The Trauma Disorders Program at Sheppard Pratt, Dr. Loewenstein is recognized nationally for his work in psychiatry.
- Merle C. McCann, M.D.: Service chief of the Crisis Stabilization Unit, Dr. McCann is recognized nationally for his work in psychiatry.
- Donald R. Ross, M.D.: Senior psychiatrist at The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt, Dr. Ross, is recognized regionally in Towson for his work in psychiatry.
- Richard Taylor, M.D.: A neurologist and consultant with Sheppard Pratt, Dr. Taylor is recognized regionally in Baltimore for his work in neurology.
- Susan B. Wait, M.D.: Service chief of The Trauma Disorders Program at Sheppard Pratt, Dr. Wait is recognized nationally for her work in psychiatry.
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.'s President and CEO Dr. John Connolly commented on Sheppard Pratt Health System’s recognitions: “Being selected for inclusion in America's Top Doctors is a very significant achievement given to only 1% of American physicians. The world of American doctors includes incredibly high quality medical professionals, yet some stand out. Each year we evaluate tens of thousands of peer nominations from throughout the medical community. Then our experts go even deeper to evaluate and select Top Doctors based on referred doctors' exceptional work and outstanding conduct. My congratulations to the Sheppard Pratt Health System doctors recognized.”
About Sheppard Pratt
Sheppard Pratt is the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, developmental disability, special education, and social services in the country. A nationwide resource, Sheppard Pratt provides services across a comprehensive continuum of care, spanning both hospital- and community-based resources. Since its founding in 1853, Sheppard Pratt has been innovating the field through research, best practice implementation, and a focus on improving the quality of mental health care on a global level. Sheppard Pratt has been consistently recognized as a top national psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.