August 7, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is proud to announce that two First Physicians Group cardiothoracic surgeons have been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of “America’s Leading Doctors.”
Jonathan Hoffberger, DO, director of minimally invasive cardiac surgery at SMH, ranked #20 in the nation for cardiothoracic surgery, earning top ratings for heart valve surgery and coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Jeffrey Sell, MD, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at SMH, was also honored among the top cardiothoracic surgeons in the U.S. He earned top ratings in coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
This recognition is part of an annual ranking developed by Newsweek in collaboration with global data firm Statista, highlighting the nation’s leading physicians across 15 specialties. Rankings are based on a combination of physician performance data, peer recommendations, quality of care assessments, and board certifications.
“We’re proud to have our cardiothoracic leaders recognized among the nation’s top doctors — it’s a testament to their exceptional skill and strength of our entire team,” said David Verinder, CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System…