2025 Super Doctors® and Rising Stars℠ Honorees
We are excited to announce that several of our distinguished orthopedic specialists have been recognized for their outstanding contributions and expertise as part of the 2025 Super Doctors® and Rising Stars℠ awards. This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication, skill, and patient-centered care provided by these exceptional doctors. Below is a list of our honorees:
Rising Stars℠ 2025
These emerging leaders in the field of orthopedics have been acknowledged for their innovation, expertise, and commitment to advancing patient care.
- Harpreet Bawa, M.D.
- Karl Balch, M.D.
- Evan Vellios, M.D.
- Jonathan Falakassa, M.D.
- Armen Haroutunian, M.D. (First-time Rising Stars℠ honoree)
- Andrew Blecher, M.D. (First-time Rising Stars℠ honoree)
Super Doctors® 2025
Our Super Doctors® honorees have consistently demonstrated excellence in their specialty, earning recognition from their peers and the broader medical community.
- Jaime Hernandez, M.D.
- Deborah Ann Castaneda, M.D.
- Robert Gazmarian, M.D. (Super Doctors® Hall of Fame)
- David Auerbach, M.D. (Super Doctors® Hall of Fame)
- Michael Bahk, M.D.
- Babak Barcohana, M.D. (First-time Hall of Fame honoree)
- Eric Ferkel, M.D.
- Richard Ferkel, M.D. (Legacy Member Hall of Fame)
- Mark Getelman, M.D. (Super Doctors® Hall of Fame)
- Steve Kwak, M.D.
- Todd Molnar, M.D. (Legacy Member Hall of Fame)
- Jared Niska, M.D.
- Theodore Shybut, M.D.
- Paul Simic, M.D. (First-time Super Doctors® honoree)
- Christopher Hamilton, M.D. (First-time Super Doctors® honoree)
- Mark Schamblin, M.D. (First-time Super Doctors® honoree)
This recognition affirms our team’s dedication to providing leading-edge orthopedic care. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the trust they’ve earned within the medical community. Congratulations to all our 2025 honorees!