Physicians in the United Network of US Oncology Elected by Peers as 'Best Doctors'

LOS ANGELES and THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Four cancer care physicians from Wilshire Oncology Medical Group, Inc. (WOMGI), an affiliate of the United Network of US Oncology, have been elected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Doctors in America 2010-2012 database.

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"Only those who earn the consensus support of their peers are included," said Kenneth Falchuk, M.D., founder, board member and medical consultant, Best Doctors. "Doctors cannot buy listings. For this reason, inclusion in the Best Doctors in America database is a remarkable honor."

Physicians are included based on the results of an extensive, confidential peer-review process. Only four percent of all doctors in the United States are honored in this way by their colleagues. Linda D. Bosserman, MD, FACP has been included in the database since 2005. Ben Ebrahimi, MD and Frank D. Howard, IV, MD, PhD, FACP, have been elected since 2007, and Cary A. Presant, MD, FACP has received this recognition since 1994.

"It is a huge honor for Wilshire Oncology Medical Group to have four of its doctors recognized year-after-year for doing what they are passionate about, caring for their patients," said Dr. Bosserman, practice president, WOMGI. "To be chosen by medical professionals, our own peers and colleagues, makes it special for us as well."

"We're proud to have such distinguished physicians in the United Network of US Oncology," said Bruce Broussard, chairman and chief executive officer, US Oncology. "This honor is a true testament to the quality care the physicians at Wilshire Oncology provide to their patients."

Best Doctors® harnesses the knowledge of the 47,000 physicians included in the database to provide a unique combination of medical experience, skill and insight that patients can access to help them confidently manage complex medical problems. Today, Best Doctors serves more than 10 million people in 30 countries and has worldwide acclaim for successfully connecting patients to the best medical care – in the process, saving time, anguish and in some cases, lives. Oncologists at Wilshire Oncology Medical Group are excited to be part of Best Doctors and eager to continue serving patients in Southern California. Dr. Bosserman and Dr. Ebrahimi have offices in Rancho Cucamonga and Pomona. Dr. Presant has an office in West Covina, and Dr. Howard has an office in Corona.

Wilshire Oncology Medical Group has 11-physicians and 11 mid-level specialists serving eight treatment centers. With facilities in Pasadena, Glendora, West Covina, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, Colton, Corona and Riverside, the group's physicians and staff offer extensive patient care and services including medical oncology and hematology, radiation, psycho-oncology, nuclear oncology and clinical research.

"Wilshire Oncology has treated patients for more than 50 years, and our goal, like US Oncology's, is to continue to advance cancer care and enhance the patient experience for many years to come," said Dr. Bosserman. "We strive to enable all of our patients to 'live' with cancer by providing access to the latest and most effective cancer treatments. Our patients are important to us, and we work hard to give them the best quality of life possible."

About Wilshire Oncology Medical Group

Wilshire Oncology Medical Group has eight treatment centers dedicated exclusively to the cancer patient. Since the group's founding in 1957, its staff has pioneered community-based cancer care. Wilshire Oncology Medical Group physicians, mid-level providers, treatment nurses and support staff work with the patient, his/her primary physician and hospital, as well as the patient's family to select and deliver the best treatment for each individual.

About US Oncology

US Oncology, Inc. is the nation's leading integrated oncology company. By uniting the largest community-based cancer treatment and research network in America, US Oncology expands patient access to high-quality care and advances the science of cancer care. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, US Oncology is affiliated with more than 1,300 community-based oncologists, and works with patients, hospitals, payers, and the medical industry across all phases of the cancer research and delivery continuum. By promoting the use of innovative technology, clinical research, evidence-based medicine and shared best practices, US Oncology improves patient outcomes and offers a better patient experience. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.

About United Network of US Oncology

US Oncology unites the nation's largest network of community-based oncology physicians through the United Network of US Oncology. These like-minded physicians are united around a common vision of expanding patient access to high-quality cancer care in communities throughout the nation. Leveraging healthcare information technology, shared best practices, refined evidence-based medicine guidelines, and quality measurements, physician members of the United Network of US Oncology are committed to advancing the quality, safety, and science of cancer care to improve patient outcomes. Members may tailor their business relationship from a suite of solutions ranging from customized targeted physician services to a long-term strategic alliance of comprehensive management solutions.

SOURCE US Oncology, Inc.