Physician stories provide a glimpse into groundbreaking clinical work, personal passions, and what motivates our doctors to shape the future of exceptional patient care. Discover how our doctors are revolutionizing the standards of health care, what they are excited to see evolve within their specialties, and their roles in mentoring the next generations of physicians.
![Ja Hyun Shin Ja Hyun Shin](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2024-04/dr-ja-hyun-shin-card.webp?itok=OXD_v6kJ)
Getting patients quicker diagnosis and treatment with comprehensive gynecological care
Dr. Shin and her team dove instead into laying the groundwork for new patient programs to treat a full range of gynecological conditions, from uterine fibroids to endometriosis, in the least invasive way possible.
![Dr. Yoshifumi Naka Dr. Yoshifumi Naka](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2024-03/advances-physician-story-yoshifumi-naka-card-image%20copy.webp?itok=NBsUBopY)
On the evolution of LVADs and training the next generation of surgeons
Dr. Yoshifumi Naka has led many achievements in heart failure surgery, but he hopes his greatest legacy will be his devotion to teaching.
![Dr. Olatundun Williams Dr. Olatundun Williams](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2024-03/advances-physician-story-olatundun-williams.webp?itok=OwR9ffq4)
Supporting pediatric patients with an individualized, compassionate approach to care
How Dr. Olatundun Williams couples the science behind bone marrow and stem cell transplants and building relationships with families and patients.
![Dr. James Noble Dr. James Noble](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2024-02/physician-story-james-noble-card-photo.webp?itok=LANo9DU3)
A multidisciplinary approach to neurological care driven by diverse interests
How Dr. James Noble's passion for problem-solving propels advancements in neurological care
![Dr. Steven Stylianos Dr. Steven Stylianos](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2024-01/Physician-Story-card-image-steven-stylianos.webp?itok=9GL2LEw7)
Committed to giving children the chance for a healthier future
How mentorship, leadership, and mental preparedness shaped Dr. Steven Stylianos' approach to pediatric care.
![Dr. Wakenda Tyler Dr. Wakenda Tyler](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2023-12/wakenda-tyler-card-image.webp?itok=Rj-2bFPO)
Tackling health disparities in the care of orthopedic cancer patients
How Dr. Wakenda Tyler is assessing sarcoma patient outcomes through language barriers.
![Dr. Silvia Formenti Dr. Silvia Formenti](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2023-12/silvia-formenti-card-image.webp?itok=YOhsm8m0)
Shifting paradigms in radiation oncology with breakthrough research
Why leading with compassion is a driver for Dr. Silvia Formenti's clinical advancements.
![Dr. Jonathan Avery Dr. Jonathan Avery](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2023-09/card-cover-avery2.webp?itok=QHeDnfI3)
Fighting the stigma surrounding substance use disorders
Why erasing the stigma is key to combatting addiction and how Dr. Jonathan Avery is working to change the attitudes of health care providers.
![Dr. Julia Cron Dr. Julia Cron](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2023-09/card-cover-cron2.webp?itok=_3bws5J6)
Advocating for quality reproductive health care for adolescents and young adults
How a passion for evidence based reproductive healthcare helps Dr. Julia Cron build patient trust.
![Dr. Evelyn Horn Dr. Evelyn Horn](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2023-09/card-cover-horn2.webp?itok=HKv7uayQ)
Advancing comprehensive heart failure care as the ‘Right Heart Doctor'
Why holistic heart failure care became Dr. Evelyn Horn’s driving force for exceptional patient care.
![Dr. Tomoaki Kato Dr. Tomoaki Kato](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2023-09/kato-tomoaki-cover.webp?itok=dD_j-vCf)
A pioneer in multiorgan transplantation who leads with innovation
How creative thinking and fearlessness helps Dr. Tomoaki Kato shape the future of care for transplant patients.
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Transforming Care for Complex IBD and Ileal Pouch Disorders
How Dr. Bo Shen revolutionized the field of interventional IBD for the management of complex IBD and pouch disorders.
![image of Dr. Busko at the finish line for Iron Man race image of Dr. Busko at the finish line for Iron Man race](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2023-06/phys-story-thumb-2023-advancing-sports-medicine-through-competition.jpg?itok=DPtP0XJi)
Advancing Sports Medicine Through Competition
Why Dr. Morgan Busko applies experience as an endurance athlete to advance sports medicine.
![image of Dr. Michael Vitale image of Dr. Michael Vitale](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2023-05/qa-dr-michael-vitale-on-research-innovation-and-his-focus-on-patient-quality-article-card-image.jpg?itok=dwwQmhK3)
Driving the Best Outcomes with Compassion
How a commitment to quality care has shaped Dr. Michael Vitale's decades-long career treating complex scoliosis cases and advocating for spine surgery safety.
![image of Dr. Sandip Kapur image of Dr. Sandip Kapur](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2023-04/phys-story-thumb-2023-championing-innovative-strategies-in-living-donor-kidney-transplant.jpg?itok=b8t4HNVZ)
Championing Innovative Strategies in Living Donor Kidney Transplantation
How Dr. Sandip Kapur's strategies allow for more recipients to receive successful kidney transplants.
![image of Dr. Philip Stieg image of Dr. Philip Stieg](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_600px/public/acquiadam/2023-04/phys-story-thumb-2023-dr-philip-stieg-leading-a-new-generation-of-neurosurgery.jpg?itok=w22mWiv5)
Leading a New Generation of Neurosurgery
Why renowned physician Dr. Philip Steig is focusing on merging clinical expertise with humanity to guide the future of neurosurgery.