We’re excited to announce that several Central Indiana Orthopedics physicians have once again been recognized by Castle Connolly as Top Doctors for 2026!
Each year, Castle Connolly publishes its respected list of Top Doctors — representing the top 7% of practicing physicians in the United States. These physicians are peer‑nominated and then thoroughly vetted by Castle Connolly’s physician‑led research team. The process evaluates nominees based on professional qualifications, clinical excellence, education, leadership and interpersonal skills.
A Decade of Excellence: 10 Years Most Nominated
We are also proud to share that many of our honorees have earned Castle Connolly’s “10 Years Most Nominated” distinction, awarded to the top 5% of physicians nationwide who have been nominated for ten consecutive years — a testament to long‑term excellence and respected leadership within the medical community.
Celebrating Exceptional Care Across Our Entire Team
At Central Indiana Orthopedics (CIO), we know that exceptional patient care is the result of a collective commitment to quality, compassion and innovation. While external recognitions like Castle Connolly’s are an incredible honor, we are equally proud of all our physicians, who demonstrate dedication, expertise and patient‑centered care every single day. Our team’s shared mission is what earns the trust of our community year after year.
Choosing a physician you trust is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Patients today have more tools than ever — trusted platforms like Healthgrades or Google reviews, referrals from primary care providers, and recommendations from friends and family. Each of our physicians maintain an exceptional online reputation, with Google ratings of 4.6 stars or higher — a reflection of the consistent, high‑quality care our team provides every day. We are honored each time a patient chooses CIO based on these experiences and endorsements.
Congratulations to our CIO physicians recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2026 and to those who achieved the 10 Years Most Nominated milestone. We are grateful for the trust our patients place in each member of our team.
Learn more about our physicians and read their online reviews at ciocenter.com/physicians/
2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Brian L. Badman, MD
Brian E. Camilleri, DO – 10 years most nominated
Kile J. Carter, MD – 10 years most nominated
Li Chen, MD – 10 years most nominated
Nicholas J. Cook, MD
Brent M. Damer, DO
Joseph C. Duncan, MD
William L. Hall, MD – 10 years most nominated
Kenneth H. Haller, DO
Steve A. Herbst, MD – 10 years most nominated
Jeremy J. Hunt, MD
Joseph G. Jerman, MD – 10 years most nominated
P. Jamieson Kay, MD – 10 years most nominated
Robert A. Lillo, MD
Adam W. Lyon, MD
Thomas L. Salsbury, MD – 10 years most nominated
Nimu K. Surtani, MD – 10 years most nominated
Francesca D. Tekula, MD – 10 years most nominated
Scott M. Waterman, MD