Becker’s Recognizes Riverside CMO McCuiston as One of Nation’s Best for Second Year

In recognition of his contributions to Riverside Healthcare’s mission of providing remarkable healthcare experiences, Riverside Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Stonewall McCuiston, Jr., MD, has been named one of “180 Chief Medical Officers to Know: 2025” by Becker’s Hospital Review. Becker’s is one of the nation’s leaders in news coverage of the healthcare industry.

“For the last 35 years, Dr. Stonewall McCuiston has been an invaluable member of the Riverside team,” said Phil Kambic, Riverside President and CEO. “This well-deserved recognition is a testament to his commitment to building a stronger, healthier community by not only helping to bring health care to underserved populations but also pushing our providers to bring the highest quality care close to home.”

Dr. McCuiston joined Riverside Medical Group in 1985 and was appointed to his current position in December 2022. He is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. McCuiston earned Riverside’s Golden Stethoscope Award in 2011, the Garden of Prayer Community Award, and the Riverside Samaritan of the Year Award in 2018.

“The physician leaders highlighted by this list champion patient safety, uphold rigorous quality standards, act as liaisons between leadership teams and medical staff, manage risk, and much more. These CMOs are drivers of continuous improvement, and their efforts have helped garner numerous quality and safety accolades for their respective organizations,” Becker’s said in releasing the list.

Dr. McCuiston was also featured by Becker’s on its 2024 lists of Chief Medical Officers to Know and Black Healthcare Leaders to Know.

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To view Becker’s complete list of 180 Chief Medical Officers to Know, visit Becker’s Hospital Review.