Joseph V. Lombardi, MD, MBA and Danielle Pineda, MD, Recognized Among Nation’s Top Vascular and Endovascular Specialists

AtlantiCare proudly announces that Dr. Joseph Lombardi and Dr. Danielle Pineda have been named to Newsweek’s America’s Leading Doctors 2025 list in the specialty of vascular surgery. Published in collaboration with Statista, this national ranking honors the top-performing physicians in 15 specialties, based on peer recommendations, clinical performance and specialty certifications.

Dr. Lombardi and Dr. Pineda are two of just 185 vascular surgeons nationwide, and among a select group from New Jersey, to receive this prestigious honor. Their recognition underscores AtlantiCare’s nationally recognized clinical expertise and the depth of its leadership in delivering advanced, specialty care.

Dr. Lombardi is a world-renowned vascular and endovascular surgeon and serves as AtlantiCare’s Chief Physician Executive and is Chair of the Heart and Vascular Institute. Under his leadership, AtlantiCare has become a premier destination for advanced vascular procedures, offering patients the same clinical capabilities as top-tier academic centers without leaving South Jersey.

Dr. Pineda is a board-certified vascular surgeon recognized for her expertise in both open and minimally invasive techniques.  In addition to her clinical work, she leads research focused on improving outcomes and advancing the field of vascular care.

The Newsweek ranking is based on four key data sources:

• Physician performance data benchmarked by Arcadia
• Peer recommendations from thousands of clinicians across 20 states
• Quality metrics including access to advanced treatments and follow-up care
• Relevant specialty board certifications

These latest honors for Drs. Lombardi and Pineda build on AtlantiCare’s momentum in 2025, joining a series of recent accolades that reflect the organization’s clinical excellence, workplace culture, and community impact:

• U.S. News & World Report - Best Hospitals 2025–2026
  

  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center ranked #9 – Top 10 in New Jersey

• American Heart Association
  

  • Heart and Vascular Institute – Get With The Guidelines® Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

  • Heart and Vascular Institute – Cardiogenic Shock Registry Powered by Get With The Guidelines, Participating Level

  • EMS – Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold with Target: Stroke and Heart Attack Honor Roll

• Great Place to Work™ Certified (2025 - 2026)
• Becker’s Hospital Review
  

  • Hak Kim - Top CFOs to Know 2025

  • Jordan Ruch – Top CIOs to Know 2025

• American Medical Group Association (AMGA)
  

  • AtlantiCare – Bridge Award 2025 for Advancing Health Equity in COVID-19 Care