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December 20, 2013

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Jacksonville, FL Oncologist Dr. Mitchell Terk Earns Vitals Top 10 Doctor Award
Dr. Terk is voted one of the community’s top ten oncologists.

JACKSONVILLE, FL, December 20, 2013 – Vitals has announced the physicians selected for the 2013 Top 10 Doctor award. This honor – rated and awarded by patients – recognizes physicians by specialty that have the highest patient ratings in their communities.

Now in its second year, Vitals’ Top 10 Doctor Award honors the best neighborhood physicians, earning the distinction from those who know best – their patients.

“Vitals established the Top 10 Doctor award to help patients easily identify the highest-rated doctors in their communities, as well as to honor local specialists who’ve received the highest praise from their patients online,” said Mitch Rothschild, CEO of Vitals.

Millions of patients go online each year to rate their doctors on various components of care, including accuracy of their diagnosis, the amount of time they spent with the doctor, and the doctor’s bedside manner and follow-up care. Vitals analyzes patient provided ratings to identify qualifying physicians by specialty and neighborhood to select each community’s Top 10 Doctors. The winners represent 39 specialties in more than 2,500 neighborhoods across the US.

Dr. Terk commented on the recognition: Dr. Mitchell Terk commented on the recognition: “I’m so honored to receive an award that’s based on how my patients view the quality of care I provide. I strive each day to exceed my patients’ expectations, and I’m grateful that they’ve recognized my efforts.“

Dr. Mitchell Terk is medical director of Terk Oncology, Florida Center for Prostate Care and Florida Center for Breast Conservation which is located in a new state of the art cancer center, in the Southside area of Jacksonville, Florida.

For more information about Dr. Terk, please call 888-339-0588.

About Vitals

Vitals’ aim is to make better health possible. We are a leader in providing online tools that enable healthcare consumers to make informed decisions about both the quality and cost of their medical care. Through health plans, hospitals and our leading consumer websites, Vitals helps more than 150 million people each year access information for better, more affordable care.