Dr. Colette Lo Approved by VA Top Docs for 2026 Colette Lo, MD of Sentara Family Medicine Physicians has been reviewed and approved by VA Top Docs for 2026. We are proud to recognize Dr. Lo, a board-certified family physician known for her thoughtful approach to care and dedication to the health of patients and families throughout the Virginia Beach community. With a strong focus on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and whole-person care, Dr. Lo is committed to helping patients feel supported at every stage of life. Dr. Lo earned her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, where she also completed her residency training, building a strong clinical foundation in family medicine. Today, she brings that experience to her practice, combining medical expertise with a patient-centered philosophy rooted in listening, trust, and personalized care. Affiliated with Sentara CarePlex Hospital and Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Dr. Lo works closely Read the full article →
VA Top Docs and VA Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for April 2026. VA Top Docs Include: Ophthalmology Dr. Mark Ellis Whitten – Richmond
Dr. Howis Aros Recognized by VA Top Docs for 2026 Dr. Howis Aros of Luke 1.3.7. Weight Loss and Wellness Center has been reviewed and approved by VA Top Docs based on merit for 2026. Dr. Aros is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with a diverse and deeply rooted background in patient care, spanning preventive medicine, hospital medicine, geriatrics, and obesity management. Licensed in five states, she brings a broad clinical perspective to her work at Luke 1.3.7. Weight Loss and Wellness Center, where she focuses on helping patients achieve long-term, sustainable health through a personalized and integrative approach. Before entering medicine, Dr. Aros built a successful career in education, earning both her Bachelor and Master of Arts in Education and spending over a decade as a teacher and educational consultant. Her transition into healthcare was driven by a desire to make a more direct impact on people’s lives. She Read the full article →
VA Top Docs and VA Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for March 2026. VA Top Docs Include: Family Practice Dr. Howis Aros – Martinsville Dr. Aida Atiq – Hampton
VA Top Docs and VA Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for February 2026. VA Top Docs Include: Pediatrics Dr. Brian K. Butcher – Newport News Physical Medicine / Physiatry Dr. Michael J. DePalma – Richmond
VA Top Docs and VA Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for January 2026. VA Top Docs Include: Family Practice Dr. Colette Lo – Virginia Beach
VA Top Docs and VA Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for October 2025. VA Top Docs Include: Gastroenterology Dr. Bikram Bal – Farmville Nephrology Dr. Beth McNeer – Mechanicsville
VA Top Docs and VA Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for July 2025. VA Top Docs Include: Cardiology Dr. Saif Al-Najafi – Winchester Nephrology Dr. Ahmad Noori – Reston
VA Top Docs Approves Dr. Shakeel Shareef of The Center For Glaucoma & Cataract Care For 2025 Dr. Shakeel Shareef of The Center For Glaucoma & Cataract Care has been reviewed and approved by VA Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Dr. Shareef is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience in academic medicine and clinical practice. Throughout his career, he has played a vital role in training more than 100 ophthalmology residents and fellows, shaping the next generation of eye surgeons. He completed his residency at New York Medical College and pursued advanced fellowship training in glaucoma at the renowned Barnes Hospital, part of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shareef later earned the academic rank of Professor at the Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester School of Medicine, and most recently held the position of Professor and Director of the Read the full article →
VA Top Docs and VA Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for June 2025. VA Top Docs Include: Cardiology Dr. Daniel C. Hobbs – Winchester Pediatrics Dr. Anika Chowhan – Manassas Physical Medicine / Physiatry Dr. Nathan David Zasler – Henrico
