Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Physicians Named ‘Top Doctors’

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields announced today that three members of its medical staff have been recognized as “Top Doctors” by Castle Connolly, a leading research and information resource for patients that partners with regional and national publications.

By their inclusion among Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors,” bariatric surgeon Gerald W. Cahill, MD; interventional cardiologist Paul A. Jones, MD; and breast surgeon, Alejandra Perez-Tamayo, MD, are considered to be highly accomplished, outstanding physicians who are among the best in the nation.

Each year, Castle Connolly surveys tens of thousands of practicing physicians across the U.S. After a doctor is nominated, a physician-led research team begins their work to screen each doctor. Castle Connolly evaluates several criteria when selecting Top Doctors, including professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, and disciplinary history. Surveyed doctors are asked to consider not only the training and clinical skills of the physicians they nominate, but also interpersonal skills, such as listening and communicating effectively, demonstrating empathy and instilling trust and confidence.

All three Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Top Doctors are Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, physicians who choose to practice at the Olympia Fields hospital, and are all medical directors in their respective specialties:

• Gerald W. Cahill, MD, bariatric surgery, general surgery, medical director of Franciscan Health Center for Bariatric Surgery
• Paul A. Jones, MD, FACP, FACC interventional cardiology, medical director of Heart & Vascular Institute
• Alejandra Perez-Tamayo, MD, breast surgery, surgical director of Breast Health

“Bringing quality healthcare to Chicago’s Southland is our highest priority,” said Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, Director of Operations, Sheree S. Boyd. “We’re proud that Drs. Cahill, Jones and Perez-Tamayo are members of our unmatched team of accomplished physicians who provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages.”

Submitted by Robyn Ali, Marketing Specialist, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Marketing and Public Relations Department robyn.ali@franciscanalliance.org