castleconnolly.com
Healthcare research platform for finding peer-nominated physicians.
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Castle Connolly is a healthcare research and information company that publishes directories of top medical professionals and hospitals. Established in 1991 by John K. Castle and John J. Connolly, Ed.D., the company's mission is to connect patients with high-quality healthcare. The founders created the service after friends, aware of their leadership roles at New York Medical College, frequently asked them for physician recommendations. John K. Castle, a pioneer in the private equity industry with an MBA from Harvard, served as the Chairman of the Board at the college, while John J. Connolly, who holds a doctorate from Columbia University, was the college's president.
The company's core service is its "Top Doctors" list, a curated database of physicians across the United States. Selection for this list is based on a rigorous peer-nomination and research process; doctors cannot pay to be included. Practicing physicians nominate their peers, and then a physician-led research team vets each nominee's qualifications, professional reputation, disciplinary history, and interpersonal skills. This process results in a directory representing approximately the top 7% of practicing doctors in the U.S. The company has since expanded its offerings to include "Top Hospitals," which recognizes institutions for excellence in patient care and clinical outcomes.
Castle Connolly generates revenue through partnerships with over 30 national and regional magazines, which publish its regional lists, and by offering promotional opportunities for selected physicians to expand their online profiles. The company was acquired by Everyday Health Group, a subsidiary of Ziff Davis (formerly J2 Global), in 2019, integrating its trusted directories with Everyday Health's large audience of health consumers and medical professionals.
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