9-27-2024 11:16pm

Two Area Surgeons Make it On Newsweek's "America's Best Vascular Surgeons 2024 List"

Beth Callahan Editor

MASON, OH -- Mercy Health— Cincinnati is thrilled to announce that two of its esteemed vascular surgeons, Todd M. Bayer, MD, and Richard B. Fries II, MD, have been recognized in Newsweek’s inaugural list of America’s Best Vascular Surgeons for 2024. This prestigious list highlights the top 200 vascular surgeons nationwide, as curated by Newsweek in partnership with the data intelligence platform Statista.

The rankings were compiled using a comprehensive analysis of physician performance data derived from Medicare, courtesy of the clinical analytics provider CareJourney. They also included insights from an online survey of medical experts, quality of care scores from peers, as well as the American Board of Surgery certifications held by each surgeon. Notably, only vascular surgeons from states with the most practicing physicians were eligible for consideration, making this recognition even more significant.

“We could not be more proud of Dr. Bayer and Dr. Fries for being named two of America’s best vascular surgeons,” said Brian Gwyn, President of Mercy Health— Cincinnati. “Mercy Health is committed to providing a world-class experience to our patients in the greater Cincinnati area, and employing the best talent is vital to that strategy. Their dedication to excellence is what delivers an outstanding health care delivery to our patients each and every day.”

Mercy Health—Cincinnati remains dedicated to advancing healthcare quality and delivering optimal patient outcomes through its highly skilled medical professionals. Dr. Bayer and Dr. Fries' achievements exemplify Mercy Health's extraordinary talent and the ministry's commitment to patient-centered care.

For more information about Mercy Health— Cincinnati and its services, please visit mercy.com.