April 2, 2026
This article was originally published on the VCU Health News Center and has been edited to highlight providers from VCU’s Department of Internal Medicine, to include affiliated pediatric physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Congratulations to our more than 220 team members recognized by Richmond Magazine this year. (James Morrisard, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)
By VCU Health Public Relations
The Top Docs of 2026 have been released by Richmond Magazine. We are proud to share that out of 433 names, VCU Health team members made up the majority with more than 220 on the annual list.
Having so many of our clinicians recognized among the Richmond region’s best is meaningful, but not because of the spotlight.
Behind every accolade are patients finding answers and families finding relief. For patients, like local mom Sam Edall and the family of Kevontae Smith, their search for the best hospital and team to fit their individual needs can be tiring and strenuous. We are proud to see our team members named the best by Richmond Magazine in 94 specialties, because this list represents a community that turns to VCU Health when it matters most.
To our patients and community: Thank you. We are grateful to be the ones you trust to deliver excellent health care.
Here are the VCU Health team members associated with the Department of Internal Medicine:
Allergy and Immunology
- Darshana Alle
- Wei Zhao (Dept. of Pediatrics, DoIM’s Program Director for the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiology
Cardiology (Interventional)
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Gastroenterology
Geriatric Medicine
Hematology and Oncology
Hepatology
Hospice Care (and Palliative Care)
- Jessica Allen
- Daniel Cannone (Dept. of Pediatrics, active with the DoIM’s Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship)
- Kelly Lastrapes (Dept. of Pediatrics, active with the DoIM’s Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship)
Hospitalist (Adult)
Infectious Diseases
Intensivist
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric Hospitalist
Pediatric Infectious Disease
Pulmonology
Rheumatology
Related Medical Professionals – Nurse Practitioner
Related Medical Professionals – Physician Assistant