http://health.usnews.com/top-doctors/directory/best-colon-and-rectal-surgeons
'Top Colon and Rectal Surgeons - USNews
There are 326 top colon and rectal surgeons on the list of U.S. News Top Doctors. These physicians were selected based on a peer nomination process. Within this list of the best colon and rectal surgeons, 81 have been named to a highly selective list of America's Top Doctors (ATD) by achieving national recognition for outstanding work.' 2013 USNews

Worth looking at for those looking for a surgeon.

i wonder what their criteria are for selecting these people?

As it says above, sweet pea, it is by peer nomination.

http://health.usnews.com/top-doctors/ar ... tor-finder

Finding a doctor means looking in all sorts of places. Up to the individual which site they use. I am not too keen on paying to find a doctor, but if I felt I had to, I would:

http://www.castleconnolly.com