By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
FORT LAUDERDALE | Holy Cross Hospital has been ranked by Healthgrades as being among the top five percent in the nation for overall orthopedics services for the eighth year in a row (2008-2015). It also has been ranked in the top five percent for joint replacement for the 10th consecutive year (2006-2015); and it received 5-star ratings in the areas of total knee replacement, total hip replacement, hip fracture treatment and spinal fusion surgery.
Healthgrades is the leading online resource that helps patients make informed decisions on finding the right doctor, the right hospital and the right care. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at over 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 33 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.
"While Holy Cross Hospital has been one of the most trusted names in healthcare for nearly 60 years, our outstanding physicians, commitment to research and new technology in orthopedics has kept us at the forefront,” said Dr. Patrick A. Taylor, Holy Cross Hospital's president and CEO. “This recognition is a tribute to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, therapists and staff to deliver high quality care while continuing to pioneer state-of-the-art treatments and therapies.”
For more information on the Healthgrades 2015 Report to the Nation, including the complete methodology, visit www.healthgrades.com/quality.
