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From icy sidewalks and heavy snow to the latest respiratory virus, winter in New England isn’t always postcard perfect.

Each year, Boston Magazine publishes its list of “Top Doctors” in the Boston area. We are pleased to share that Tufts Medicine physicians, across dozens of specialities, are again well represented on this year’s list.

Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States and worldwide – more than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. Experts agree that lung cancer prevention for high-risk patients starts with lung cancer screening. In fact, studies show 20 percent fewer deaths among heavy smokers who were screened.

Sarah Persing, MD, MPH specializes in breast oncology, oncoplastic surgery, microsurgery and general plastic reconstructive surgeries at Tufts Medicine. She performs oncoplastic breast surgery at both Tufts Medical Center and MelroseWakefield Hospital and answers common questions about oncoplastic breast surgery.

Jim was working at Boston Children’s Hospital as a cardiac nurse at the time of the marathon bombings.

Injuries and ailments are common this time of year.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men and also the most common non-skin cancer among all Americans.

Anthony is looking forward to going to the beach.