Riverside Medical Group proudly announces that three of its physicians have been recognized among America’s Leading Doctors 2025 by Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista. This national honor recognizes their exceptional expertise, commitment to achieving outstanding patient outcomes, and leadership in advancing the standard of medical care across the country.
The honorees include:
- William McAllister, M.D., Neurosurgeon, Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists
- Dean Kostov, M.D., Neurosurgeon, Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists
- Steven Kitay, M.D., Ophthalmologist, Hampton Roads Eye Associates
“Earning a place among America’s Leading Doctors is an extraordinary achievement and a reflection of the caliber of care we deliver at Riverside,” said Dr. Mike Dacey, Chief Executive Officer of Riverside Health. “This recognition demonstrates how our physicians’ expertise and innovation are making an impact not only in our community, but on the national stage.”
The America’s Leading Doctors 2025 ranking highlights 2,845 outstanding specialists across 15 critical fields, including cardiothoracic surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, and more. In each specialty, the top 30 physicians receive a ranking, while the remaining honorees are recognized in alphabetical order.
Physicians were selected through a comprehensive review that considered procedure performance data from Medicare and commercial sources, feedback from extensive peer surveys, evaluations of care quality, and confirmation of board certifications. This recognition reflects the physicians’ exceptional clinical expertise, commitment to patient care, and leadership within their fields.
“We are incredibly proud to see Dr. McAllister, Dr. Kostov, and Dr. Kitay recognized on the national stage,” said Sally Ryan, Chief Operating Officer at Riverside Medical Group. “This recognition highlights their outstanding skill and reflects the high standard of excellence, innovation, and compassionate care that our providers deliver as we care for others as we would care for those we love.”
Their expertise spans some of the most complex and delicate areas of medicine — from brain and spine surgery, to cranial and endovascular procedures, to advanced cataract and glaucoma care. Together, Dr. McAllister, Dr. Kostov, and Dr. Kitay represent the skill, innovation, and patient-centered approach that define Riverside Health. This national recognition affirms what patients in Hampton Roads already know: world-class care is available right here at home.