Starling Physicians Celebrates 30 Top Doctors from Connecticut Magazine

Thirty doctors from Starling Physicians have been named Top Doctors by Connecticut Magazine in 2025. Being named to this list is a testament to their dedication, compassion and commitment to providing the highest standard of patient care. The highlighted physicians were chosen by their peers and recognized as the best in their fields as part of the national Castle Connolly annual survey for doctors. One physician was also listed as a Rising Star in the May issue.

“We are delighted to celebrate our outstanding physicians who have been named Top Doctors,” said Sarit Patel, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Starling Physicians. “This honor reflects their unwavering commitment to patient care, clinical excellence and lifelong learning. We are proud and humbled to have each of them on our team as we strive to offer the best possible care to patients in our communities.”

Congratulations to Starling Physicians Top Doctors (in alphabetical order):

• Scott Benson, DO, Nephrology
• Matthew Carley, MD, Nephrology
• Raphael M. Cooper, MD, Urology
• Renee Cortland, MD, MSCP, Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Stephen I. Firshein, MD, Medical Oncology
• Jessica M. Gjede, MD, Dermatology
• Vishal Kochar, MD, Family Medicine
• Jeffrey Laut, MD, Nephrology
• Lawrence Z. Lazor, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Tracy Levine, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology
• John R. McArdle, MD, Pulmonary Disease
• George A. Melnik, MD, Otolaryngology
• Kenneth A. Merkatz, MD, FACC, Cardiovascular Disease
• Christopher W. Norwood, MD, Dermatology
• Robert M. Oberstein, MD, FACE, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
• Terrence F. Oder, MD, ABIHM, Nephrology
• Sarit M. Patel, MD, Ophthalmology
• Mark D. Pennington, MD, Dermatology
• Joshua L. Rock, DO, Cardiovascular Disease
• John H. Russomanno, MD, Pulmonary Disease
• Thomas J. Savinelli, MD, Internal Medicine
• Eric T. Shore, MD, Pulmonary Disease
• Joseph Singh, MD, Nephrology
• David E. Sowa, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Alan L. Stern, MD, Ophthalmology
• Kory A. Tray, MD, Nephrology
• Joseph M. Tremaglio, MD, Nephrology
• Alfred A. Vichot, MD, FACP, Nephrology
• Kevin W. Watson, MD, FCCP, ABSM, Pulmonary Disease
• Jonathan Winkler, MD, Cardiovascular Disease

Congratulations to the Rising Star from Starling Physicians

• Jessica Lovesky, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology

About Starling Physicians

Starling Physicians is Connecticut’s physician-led multispecialty group, delivering the highest quality medical care to people of all ages. Starling Physicians works as a unified team to deliver personalized treatment with compassion and skill, resulting in better outcomes and a more enjoyable healthcare experience. Starling Physicians practice healthcare the way it should be -where patients and doctors form enduring relationships. To learn more visit, starlingphysicians.com.

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“We are delighted to celebrate our outstanding physicians who have been named Top Doctors,” said Sarit Patel, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Starling Physicians.