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H Texas Magazine includes 13 Kelsey-Seybold  physicians in its annual SUPER DOCTORS listing

Houston (October 7, 2003) –Thirteen Kelsey-Seybold Clinic physicians were recently featured in H Texas Magazine’s annual “Super Doctors” listing, with specialties ranging from cardiology, pediatrics, orthopedics and dermatology to rheumatology, internal medicine, surgery and oncology.

"We are proud of these 13 Kelsey-Seybold physicians and are pleased that they are receiving this much deserved recognition from their medical colleagues and patients," said Dr. Spencer Berthelsen, chairman of the board of directors, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic.

The annual profile features Houston physicians nominated by colleagues and patients for their devotion to their profession, their excellent skills and their service to the Houston community. “When looking for a doctor, you need the best,” the article said, “Houston is home to a world-renowned medical center and an impressive community of dedicated medical professionals.” The following Kelsey-Seybold Clinic physicians were a part of the SUPER DOCTORS listing:

Dr. Donnie W. Aga
Internal Medicine
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Main Campus

Dr. Gilchrist L. Jackson
General Surgery
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Main Campus

Dr. Ali Mortazavi
Cardiology
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – St. Luke’s Medical Tower

Dr. Jerome B. Bart
Hematology/Oncology
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Main Campus

Dr. Mario R. Lamothe
Rheumatology
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Main Campus

Dr. Nicholas J. Solomos
Family Practice
Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus

Dr. Robert S. Dickinson
Internal Medicine
Kelsey-Seybold Houston Center

Dr. Glenn C. Landon
Orthopedic Surgery
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Main Campus
Kelsey-Seybold Clear Lake Clinic

Dr. Susan L. Sponenberg
Pediatrics
Kelsey-Seybold West Clinic

Dr. Martin S. Fischer
Rheumatology
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Main Campus

Dr. Tony J. Lin
Internal Medicine
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – St. Luke’s Medical Tower   

Dr. Jerry H. Stephens
Dermatology
Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus

Dr. John I. Hughes
Gastroenterology
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Main Campus



About Kelsey-Seybold

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston's premier multispecialty group practice, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey in Houston's renowned Texas Medical Center. More than 850 physicians and allied health professionals practice at 40 locations in the Greater Houston area. Kelsey-Seybold offers quality medical care in 65+ medical specialties. The organization operates the largest freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center in the state of Texas and offers state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam and Varian Edge radiation therapy technology at a nationally accredited Cancer Center. An accredited Sleep Center, comprehensive laboratory services, advanced imaging and diagnostics, 24 onsite Kelsey pharmacies and one specialty pharmacy, and MyKelseyOnline, a secure web portal, are part of its comprehensive offerings. Kelsey-Seybold partners with major insurers to offer value-based commercial health plans. KelseyCare Advantage, a Medicare Advantage plan offered to Houston-area beneficiaries and affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, has achieved the coveted 5-out-of-5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for eight consecutive years.

Kelsey-Seybold has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as the nation’s first accredited Accountable Care Organization and is home to a nationally accredited Breast Diagnostic Center and Endoscopy Center.

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 91. NPS is the global standard for measuring customer loyalty and satisfaction. An NPS score of 70 or higher is considered by industry experts to be "world class" and an indicator of overwhelming customer loyalty.

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