UConn Health 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine
Each year, the Exceptional Women in Medicine distinction honors female physicians who have made significant contributions to healthcare through clinical excellence, research, education, leadership, and community service. Selected through peer nominations and rigorous evaluation, these women are not only Castle Connolly Top Doctors but also distinguished for their academic achievements, volunteer work, and commitment to advancing medicine.
Congratulations to the ten UConn Health female doctors on the 2025 list that celebrates the remarkable doctors whose dedication and expertise continue to shape the future of healthcare.
Dr. Biree Andemariam Hematologist
Dr. Lisa Chirch Infectious Disease
Dr. Jane M. Grant-Kels Dermatologist
Dr. Marti Jill Rothe Dermatologist
Dr. Joyce Meng Cardiologist
Dr. Karina M. Berg Geriatric Medicine Doctor
Dr. Susan H. Tannenbaum Medical Oncologist
Dr. Katherine J. Coyner Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Lauren E. Geaney Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Melissa Held Pediatric Infectious Diseases Doctor
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