Gfunk6 is a Top Doctor

[Gfunk6]

I'm very pleased to inform everyone that I just got the following email:

Good afternoon, Dr. Gfunk6

My name is Sue and I'm from Castle Connolly Top Doctors. I just called and left a congratulations message, but I wanted to follow up with an email as well.

Recently we announced our 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors, and I wanted to reach out and personally congratulate you on this achievement. That puts you in the top 7% of practicing physicians in the US! We know how important the Castle Connolly Top Doctors recognition is. So, I'm here to help you maximize the value that comes with the distinction. If you are interested in learning more on how to promote your Top Doctor presence and drive consumer traffic & appointments, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you and congrats again!

Sue

I'm so excited and am planning to celebrate this achievement by purchasing a very nice oak plaque so that my patients and referring physicians know. The next time a patient of mine is considering treatment in an "academic center," I plan to tell them, " . . . well Dr. [so-and-so] is pretty good but is he a Castle Connolly Top Doctor?"

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[deleted1111261]

Lol, that’s who does the Seattle one. They swear it isn’t the doc paying for it. But it’s just popularity. So people like you!

 

[Ray D. Ayshun]

Great news. Well deserved.

 

[thesauce]

I know someone who actually pays for this and promotes it in his website…not kidding

 

[medgator]

I know someone who actually pays for this and promotes it in his website…not kidding

Who We Are – Radiosurgery New York

www.rsny.org

Feels like it belongs here

 

[radoncftw]

I know someone who actually pays for this and promotes it in his website…not kidding

yes i have seen one of these. and then the fine print says something like "this is a paid advertisement by xyz"

 

[Chartreuse Wombat]

Who We Are – Radiosurgery New York

www.rsny.org

Feels like it belongs here

Other things belong as well

For Celebrities, the Pitch Is Never Far Off (Published 2004)

Article, in light of $10 million suit filed by estate of late Beatle George Harrison against Dr Gilbert Lederman for allegedly bullying him into signing guitar for Lederman's young son, offers other examples of situations where celebrities and others were pitched and harassed by others; drawing (M)

www.nytimes.com

Suit Questions if Woman S.I. Cancer Doctors Treated Had Cancer (Published 2010)

Relatives of an Italian woman claim she may not have had cancer, for which an associate of Dr. Gilbert Lederman administered stereotactic radiosurgery before she died.

www.nytimes.com

Doctors Found Guilty of Malpractice, but Not Wrongful Death

A mixed verdict does little to resolve questions about a controversial cancer treatment program at a hospital on Staten Island.

archive.nytimes.com

Harrison Estate Settles Suit Over Guitar Autographed by Dying Beatle (Published 2004)

Beatle George Harrison estate settles suit against Staten Island University Hospital doctor Gilbert Lederman, requiring autographed guitar to be disposed of; accused Lederman of coercing dying Harrison to sign guitar and breaching patient confidentiality during media interviews (M)

www.nytimes.com

Ex-Beatle's Oncologist to Lose Post at Staten Island Hospital (Published 2004)

Dr Gilbert Lederman is replaced as chairman of radiation oncology department at Staten Island University Hospital in wake of filing of lawsuit alleging that he revealed confidential information about George Harrison, late former Beatle whom he treated in 2001, and coerced him into signing...

www.nytimes.com

and so on

 

[radoncftw]

Other things belong as well

For Celebrities, the Pitch Is Never Far Off (Published 2004)

Article, in light of $10 million suit filed by estate of late Beatle George Harrison against Dr Gilbert Lederman for allegedly bullying him into signing guitar for Lederman's young son, offers other examples of situations where celebrities and others were pitched and harassed by others; drawing (M)

www.nytimes.com

Suit Questions if Woman S.I. Cancer Doctors Treated Had Cancer (Published 2010)

Relatives of an Italian woman claim she may not have had cancer, for which an associate of Dr. Gilbert Lederman administered stereotactic radiosurgery before she died.

www.nytimes.com

Doctors Found Guilty of Malpractice, but Not Wrongful Death

A mixed verdict does little to resolve questions about a controversial cancer treatment program at a hospital on Staten Island.

archive.nytimes.com

Harrison Estate Settles Suit Over Guitar Autographed by Dying Beatle (Published 2004)

Beatle George Harrison estate settles suit against Staten Island University Hospital doctor Gilbert Lederman, requiring autographed guitar to be disposed of; accused Lederman of coercing dying Harrison to sign guitar and breaching patient confidentiality during media interviews (M)

www.nytimes.com

Ex-Beatle's Oncologist to Lose Post at Staten Island Hospital (Published 2004)

Dr Gilbert Lederman is replaced as chairman of radiation oncology department at Staten Island University Hospital in wake of filing of lawsuit alleging that he revealed confidential information about George Harrison, late former Beatle whom he treated in 2001, and coerced him into signing...

www.nytimes.com

and so on

how sometimes old NY times articles are crazy.
imagine googling your doctor and seeing this story.

 

[seper]

Good old Gil would SBRT a malignant pleural effusion

 

[radiaterMike]

If my father was a pariah in any field in medicine, I would not choose to train in that same specialty and then join him. Though maybe the guitar had a magic curse.

 

[Ray D. Ayshun]

Let's not forget that this thread is about acknowledging Gfunk for his achievement.

 

[NotMattSpraker]

Lol, that’s who does the Seattle one. They swear it isn’t the doc paying for it. But it’s just popularity. So people like you!

It is by peer nomination, that is real. It is unbelievable. The way highly educated adults lobby for this thing and also doximity ratings is one of the weirdest things in the weird world of medicine.

Campaigning for doximity rad onc residency ratings in 2023...

 

[Mandelin Rain]

Good old Gil would SBRT a malignant pleural effusion

 

[deleted1111261]

Let's not forget that this thread is about acknowledging Gfunk for his achievement.

I’m sure he’s excited to share this space with Gil.

GF - when magazine comes out in print, the phone calls will start. Some regions are really into this. I think you’re busy enough, but may get busier!!

 

[sirspamalot]

What a hot load of garbage. I don't want to be part of ANY group that would accept me as a member. Its beneath me.

 

[Gfunk6]

I really don't mean to brag, but I got a follow-up email today

Hi Dr. Gfunk6,


I hope this message finds you well. Congratulations on your recent achievement! As your account manager at Castle Connolly Top Doctors, I want to share the options you have as a Top Doctor and go over our Visibility Packages. As a Top Doctor, we help increase your online visibility, stand out across our channels, and help drive new patients to your practice! Would you happen to have 30 minutes for a call today or tomorrow?


Thank you,

Han

Naturally, I was extremely eager to increase my visibility in the community so I proactively looked at what I could do

A personalized plaque for a paltry sum of $550!!!*

*Tax included

 

[sirspamalot]

For 300 buckaroos more they'll send you a gif file. In one business day how's that for service.

If I saw this in my doctors office I would know I'm dealing with a narcissistic sociopath with poor financial skills and computer experience. 20 years ago they had at least a digital certificate lol that linked back. Now we have secure rsa certificates but you.. Nah you get a gif.

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A digital logo that gives you the right to display the 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors award badge on one website, and/or any social platform (such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) along with the use of the logo in email signatures dedicated to promoting the recognized doctor.

This package also includes a free, personalized, black wood plaque- value of $550.00.

After purchase, the digital logo file will be delivered in one business day.

 

[thesauce]

For 300 buckaroos more they'll send you a gif file. In one business day how's that for service.

If I saw this in my doctors office I would know I'm dealing with a narcissistic sociopath with poor financial skills and computer experience. 20 years ago they had at least a digital certificate lol that linked back. Now we have secure rsa certificates but you.. Nah you get a gif.

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A digital logo that gives you the right to display the 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors award badge on one website, and/or any social platform (such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) along with the use of the logo in email signatures dedicated to promoting the recognized doctor.

This package also includes a free, personalized, black wood plaque- value of $550.00.

After purchase, the digital logo file will be delivered in one business day.

Your posts never disappoint

 

[thesauce]

I really don't mean to brag, but I got a follow-up email today



Naturally, I was extremely eager to increase my visibility in the community so I proactively looked at what I could do

A personalized plaque for a paltry sum of $550!!!*

*Tax included

Oddly, I was not named as a top doctor, but was still able to purchase the plaque

 

[Gfunk6]

Hi Dr. Gfunk6,

As a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, I wanted to bring to your attention a unique opportunity to showcase your skills and enhance your reputation in the medical community. We've secured a limited spot in The New York Times, with a readership of 800,000+ consumers nationwide, in which you can promote your recognition and educate readers on your expertise.

Only 9 spots are available, so act fast to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity. The ad includes your headshot, name, address, specialty, phone number, special expertise, telemedicine services, hospital affiliation, and your logo (subject to modification for optimal visibility within ad space).

If you're interested, please let me know, and I can provide you with more details on how to participate.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,
--
Han Kang
Manager, Physician Partnerships
Cell: 614.506.6236 Email: [email protected]

I can advertise my awesomeness in the New York Times - just like MSKCC!!

 

[evilbooyaa]

I'm going to save the voicemail they sent me when their phone number was routed to spam by my phone.... forever.

 

[Lois123]

Genuinely asking - is Castle Connelly legit? One of the newer docs at a satellite clinic (he’s in his early 60s but new to our group) has about 10 or so of their plaques lining the hallways near the treatment machines. I never know whether those at real or not and thought I heard that particular group was a sham. My town has 2 of these Top Docs/Best Docs thingies and I tend to make one list but not the other which is strange to me. Aren’t the same people voting for both? This year I made both which is nice, I guess, but I see some amazing docs who make these lists and some really not-so-great docs who do make these lists, so hard to know what it all means.

 

[radoncftw]

Genuinely asking - is Castle Connelly legit? One of the newer docs at a satellite clinic (he’s in his early 60s but new to our group) has about 10 or so of their plaques lining the hallways near the treatment machines. I never know whether those at real or not and thought I heard that particular group was a sham. My town has 2 of these Top Docs/Best Docs thingies and I tend to make one list but not the other which is strange to me. Aren’t the same people voting for both? This year I made both which is nice, I guess, but I see some amazing docs who make these lists and some really not-so-great docs who do make these lists, so hard to know what it all means.

there are doctors that make these lists that do not treat patients. like as in are 100% in lab.
i lost all faith in them when i saw that.

 

[deleted1111261]

I got named a castle top doc in Seattle. No lab for me, didn’t pay a thing and it has nothing to do with aptitude or skill.

It’s pure popularity and name recognition and at the end of the day, something you show your mom and dad

 

[elementaryschooleconomics]

Genuinely asking - is Castle Connelly legit?

That depends on how you define "legit".

Is Castle Connelly a real organization? Yes.
Do they assign real doctors the title "Top Doctor"? Yes.
Does every doctor get this title? No.

So sure, it's "legit" in that sense.

Except...anyone can start a business. It's very easy to incorporate or form an LLC. Unlike board certification, or colleges, or whatever, there's no "accreditation body" which determines who does or does not get to bestow titles. There's no standardized metrics for a "top" doctor.

Is it legit? Is it a sham? The answer is "meh". I'll tell you what though...

...putting the plaques on the hallway where your patients can see is definitely what I would do, because impressing patients is exclusively what this is good for.

 

[RadOncDoc21]

That depends on how you define "legit".

Is Castle Connelly a real organization? Yes.
Do they assign real doctors the title "Top Doctor"? Yes.
Does every doctor get this title? No.

So sure, it's "legit" in that sense.

Except...anyone can start a business. It's very easy to incorporate or form an LLC. Unlike board certification, or colleges, or whatever, there's no "accreditation body" which determines who does or does not get to bestow titles. There's no standardized metrics for a "top" doctor.

Is it legit? Is it a sham? The answer is "meh". I'll tell you what though...

...putting the plaques on the hallway where your patients can see is definitely what I would do, because impressing patients is exclusively what this is good for.

Yep, patients love this crap and the companies know which is why they can make money.

 

[NotMattSpraker]

I got named a castle top doc in Seattle. No lab for me, didn’t pay a thing and it has nothing to do with aptitude or skill.

It’s pure popularity and name recognition and at the end of the day, something you show your mom and dad

Congrats! I was a rising star but fizzled out and became a misanthrope instead 😢

 

[sirspamalot]

I don't want to be part of any club that would offer me a membership.