Dr. Robert C. Bast Jr., M.D. stands as one of the most influential physician-scientists in American medicine, with a career that spans both groundbreaking scientific discovery and lifelong dedication to mentoring cancer researchers and clinicians. In 2025, he received the AACR Daniel D. Von Hoff Award for Outstanding Contributions to Education and Training in Cancer […]
Dr. William H. McAllister IV, M.D. is a highly respected board-certified neurosurgeon based in Newport News, Virginia, whose clinical expertise, technological innovation, and patient-centered care have earned him national recognition among America’s Leading Doctors 2025. With over three decades of experience in neurosurgery and complex spine surgery, Dr. McAllister stands at the forefront of his […]
Dr. John A. Johnson is a physician whose work has quietly but powerfully transformed mental-health care for communities too often forgotten in the U.S. health system. A psychiatrist by training and a community-builder by passion, Johnson has spent decades working directly with vulnerable populations—people in rural regions, patients facing poverty, and families with limited access […]
Dr. Aletha Maybank has spent her career reshaping the way the United States understands health, equity, and community well-being. A physician, public-health leader, and nationally recognized advocate, Maybank has become one of the most influential voices in the movement to address the root causes of health disparities. Her work blends medicine, public policy, and social […]
Dr. Euan A. Ashley is one of the most influential physician-scientists alive today a leader in genomics, precision medicine, and cardiovascular care. Born and trained in the UK, Ashley graduated with first-class honors in Physiology and Medicine from the University of Glasgow. He then completed his medical residency and a DPhil at University of Oxford […]
Dr. Eric Topol is one of America’s most influential physician-thinkers, standing at the intersection of cardiology, digital health, and artificial intelligence. Based in California, Dr. Topol has spent decades reimagining how technology can improve accuracy, accessibility, and humanity in medicine. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Topol trained in cardiology and […]
Dr. Monica Bertagnolli occupies one of the most influential positions in American medicine as the Director of the National Institutes of Health. A surgeon-scientist by training, she has built a career defined by precision, persistence, and a commitment to turning scientific discovery into meaningful improvements in patient care across the United States. Dr. Bertagnolli began […]
Dr. Vivek Murthy stands as one of the most influential physician leaders in the United States today, redefining what modern public health leadership looks like. Serving as the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Murthy has used his platform not only to address urgent medical challenges but also to elevate deeply human issues such […]