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Suwanee Doctor Named Top Physician

Dr. James Criner, who leads Criner Clinic in Suwanee, was recognized as providing patients quality care.

A local doctor has been named as one of the country's top physicians based on patient reviews.

Dr. James Criner, who leads Criner Clinic in Suwanee, was recently honored with the 2012 Compassionate Doctor Certification. It is based on patient feedback via websites, such as Vitals, UCompareHealthCare, and Patients' Choice.

"This is quite an honor for me," Criner said in a press release. "I am very pleased to have been selected and grateful to my patients who went out of their way to rate me and give me positive reviews."

Of the nation's 870,000 active physicians, only 3 percent received the "Compassionate Doctor" award. The certification is part of the Patients' Choice recognition program.

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