Oak Street Health, a national network of primary care centers and part of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), has announced that 11 practicing physicians were named to Castle Connolly's 2026 Top Doctor List. The company also ranked among the top three primary care practices in Illinois for most Castle Connolly Top Doctors and received the 2026 Castle Connolly Center of Excellence designation. These recognitions highlight Oak Street Health's commitment to clinical excellence and leadership in the medical community.
“We are proud to see 11 Oak Street Health providers recognized among the top physicians in the United States,” said Creagh Milford, DO, MPH, President of Oak Street Health. “This distinction reflects their unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, value-based primary care for older adults. I congratulate this year's honorees and couldn't be more proud to be rebuilding health care as it should be, together.”
Oak Street Health delivers personalized, preventive primary care through a model tailored to the unique needs of older adults. The integrated model incorporates behavioral healthcare, social determinants support, and a 24/7 patient support line. The organization is dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities it serves by hiring local employees and investing resources to support those communities.
The 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors from Oak Street Health are: Aarti Agarwal, MD (Elizabeth, NJ); Deborah L. Edberg, MD (Chicago, IL); Taryn Lee, MD (Cleveland, OH); Rebecca Levine, MD (Chicago, IL); Sonal S. Mehr, MD (Memphis, TN); Kaya Oyejide, MD (Philadelphia, PA); Sheetal Patel, MD (Memphis, TN); Rene Roberts, MD (Chicago, IL); Melissa G. Schiffman, MD (Wyncote, PA); Mallory M. Smith, MD (North Little Rock, AR); and Vanessa R. Sohn, MD (Harwood Heights, IL).
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are selected through a peer review nomination process and reviewed by a physician-led research team. Each year, tens of thousands of licensed doctors nominate their peers, and a specialized research team vets candidates based on credentials, disciplinary history, patient outcomes, and bedside manner. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health, operates over 230 centers across 27 states and is the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name. Its value-based care model focuses on quality over volume, assuming full financial risk for its patients. For more information, visit oakstreethealth.com or call (888) 898-6762. Details about Castle Connolly's selection process are available at castleconnolly.com.
