Lagniappe Readers' Choice Awards
Lagniappe Readers' Choice Awards

Health & Medical

Best GP

Dr. Amy Strassburg, Alabama Medical Group

Best General Medicine Practice

Alabama Medical Group

Mobile Bay’s Best Specialist (Practice)

RGG Cardiology

Mobile Bay’s Best Specialist (Doctor)

Dr. David Nery, Cardiology, RGG Cardiology

Best “Doc in the Box” Clinic

Greater Mobile Urgent Care

Best Eye Doc

Dr. Alinda Guynes McGowin, Premier Medical Group

Best LASIK Doc or Clinic – NEW CATEGORY

Dr. Drew Salisbury, Premier Medical Group

Best ENT Doc

Dr. Christopher Weeks, Premier Medical Group

Best Allergist

Dr. Cindy Patton, Diagnostic & Medical Clinic

Best Lung Doc

Dr. Adrian DiVittorio, Diagnostic & Medical Clinic

Best Orthopedic Doc

Dr. Matthew Barber, The Orthopaedic Group

Best Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Jeff Conrad, The Orthopaedic Group

Best Orthopaedic Practice

The Orthopaedic Group

Best Cardiologist

Dr. Michael Rihner, RGG Cardiology

Best Cardiology Practice

Cardiology Associates

Best Heart Surgeon

Dr. Peter Pluscht, Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates

Best Urologist

Dr. Christopher Keel, USA Health

Best Vein Doc

Dr. David Nery, Cardiology, RGG Cardiology

Best Neurologist

Dr. Timothy Hecker, Coastal Neurological Institute

Best Neurosurgeon

Dr. Richard Menger, USA Health

Best Rheumatologist

Dr. Deepak Kumar, Alabama Medical Group

Best Therapist/Counselor

Dr. Rachel Hoadley-Clausen, NSAJC

Best General Surgeon

Dr. Barry Ballard, Surgical Association of Mobile

Best Doc to Kick Cancer’s Ass

Dr. Michael Meshad, Southern Cancer Center

Best Oncology Practice

Southern Cancer Center

Best Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Lindsey Beakley, Southern Cancer Center

Best Hoo-ha Doctor – OB/GYN

Dr. Amy McCoy, Coastal OB/GYN, USA Health

Best OB/GYN Practice

Mobile Bay OB-GYN Center

Best Fertility Doc

Dr. George Koulianos, The Center for Reproductive Medicine

Best Menopause Specialist – NEW CATEGORY

Dr. Kirby Plessala, Plessala Gynecology & Fertility

Best Pediatrician

Dr. Matthew Cepeda, Children’s Medical Group

Best Pediatric Group

Pediatric Associates of Mobile, USA Health

Best Pediatric Specialist

Dr. Adam Handwerger, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Specialist, The Orthopaedic Group

Super Nurse

Chassidy Boyd, Dr. Matthew Barber, The Orthopaedic Group

Best PA

Garrett Key, The Orthopaedic Group

Best NP

Megan Brown, RGG Cardiology

Best Medical Assistant

Monica Turner, RGG Cardiology

Best Audiologist – NEW CATEGORY

Rebecca Laurence Tesvich, AuD., CCC-A, Premier Medical Group

Best Anesthesiologist – NEW CATEGORY

Dr. Robert Watson, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates

Best CRNA – NEW CATEGORY

Melissa McCarty, CRNA, North Baldwin Infirmary

Best ER Doc

Dr. Ryan Miller, Springhill Medical Center

Best Overall Hospital

Mobile Infirmary

Best Place to Have a Baby

Birthing Suites at Springhill Medical Center

Best Plastic Surgery Practice

Park & Rebowe Clinic for Plastic Surgery

Best Plastic Surgeon – Breast (aka Best Boob Doc)

Dr. Ryan Rebowe, Park & Rebowe Clinic for Plastic Surgery

Best Facelift Doc

Dr. Christopher Park, Park & Rebowe Clinic for Plastic Surgery

Best Tummy Tucker

Dr. Randy Proffitt, Randy Proffitt, MD

Best Nose Job – NEW CATEGORY

Dr. Matthew May, Park & Rebowe Clinic for Plastic Surgery

Best Botox-er

Dr. Jill Ringold, Greater Mobile Laser & Aesthetic

Best Dermatologist

Dr. Madelyn King, Mobile Dermatology

Best Butts and Guts Doc (Digestive Health)

Dr. Bennett Hooks, Diagnostic & Medical Clinic

Best Butts and Guts Surgeon (Colorectal Surgeon)

Dr. Isaac Payne, Infirmary Surgical Specialists

Best Weight Loss Doc or Clinic

Dr. Lawrence “Chip” Carpenter, Aesthetics & Weightloss

Best Weight Loss Doc – Surgical

Dr. Forrest Ringold, Surgical Association of Mobile

Best Back Cracker (Practice)

Corsentino Chiropractic

Best Back Cracker (Doctor)

Dr. Bridget Dixon, Advanced Spine & Therapy

Best Physical Therapy Group

Foundation Health

Best Physical Therapist

Amanda Mills, Athlete’s Choice PT

Best Home Health Care/Hospice Service

Saad Healthcare

Best In-Home Senior Care – NEW CATEGORY

Gracepoint Home Care

Best Dental Practice – Mobile

Hollon and Taylor Dental

Best Dentist – Mobile

Dr. Ashley Wasserman, Noblet Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

Best Dentist – Baldwin

Dr. John Murphy, Murphy Dentistry

Best Dental Practice – Baldwin

Deese Dentistry

Best Cosmetic Dentist

Dr. Chris Salter, Skyline Family Dental

Best Dental Hygienist

Shawndra Roberts, Hollon and Taylor Dental

Best Dental Assistant – NEW CATEGORY

Sophie Sanderson, Skyline Family Dental

Best Oral Surgeon

Dr. Michael Babston, Babston Oral Surgery

Best Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Stephen Greenleaf, Mobile Pediatric Dentistry

Best Pediatric Dental Practice

Thomas & Moore Pediatric Dentistry

Best Orthodontic Practice

McMurphy Orthodontics

Best Orthodontist

Dr. Carter Thomas, Harvey and Thomas Orthodontics

The finalists in each category can be viewed here.