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Ascension Texas Celebrates 146 Physicians and Providers Named to Austin Monthly's 2026 Top Doctors List

Ascension Texas Celebrates 146 Physicians and Providers Named to Austin Monthly's 2026 Top Doctors List

Ascension Seton and Dell Children's Medical Center, proudly announces that 146 of its physicians and advanced practice providers have been named to the 2026 "Top Doctors" list published annually by Austin Monthly magazine. This recognition reflects the commitment of Ascension Seton to delivering compassionate, personalized care and medical excellence across the Central Texas region.

The 146 recognized providers represent a wide array of specialties and practice settings within Ascension Seton and Dell Children’s Medical Center. Their inclusion highlights the depth of medical talent available to patients throughout Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties.

"This recognition reflects the dedication and exceptional skill of our care teams," said Jamie Youssef, CEO of Ascension Texas. "Their commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care is foundational to the Ascension mission. We are proud of our healthcare professionals who are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities every day."

The Austin Monthly Top Doctors list is compiled based on an extensive peer-review survey. Licensed physicians in the area are asked to nominate colleagues whose work they have personally witnessed and whom they would trust with the medical care of themselves or their family. Physician nominees are subsequently vetted by a team of Castle Connolly researchers who screen for educational and professional experience, ensuring the list includes only the best specialists in the nation and the region.

View the full 2026 Top Doctors list here: https://www.austinmonthly.com/top-doctors/

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