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!