A group of 16 members of the University of Louisville Department of Medicine, the flagship department of the UofL School of Medicine, were recently recognized as "Top Docs" as voted on by their peers in the Louisville medical community in the August 2019 edition of Louisville Magazine.

"These results clearly demonstrate that the faculty of the University of Louisville Department of Medicine command the respect and regard of our community colleagues," Dr. Eleanor Lederer, interim chair of the UofL Department of Medicine said. "Our reputation as a resource for excellence in cutting edge clinical care is growing, and I am proud to serve as the interim chair of this dynamic department."

According to the guidelines of the survey, questionnaires were sent to the more than 2,000 members of the Greater Louisville Medical Society asking the question, "If you or a member of your family were in need of medical care or treatment, who among Louisville-area doctors would you choose to provide medical care in the following specialties?"

From the UofL Department of Medicine, those recognized include (categories as listed in the publication):