Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Ranked Among Best Hospitals
Newport Beach, Calif. -- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian was ranked among the Best Hospitals
in the United States according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Hoag was r anked the 13th best hospital in California and the seventh best
hospital in the Los Angeles metro area.
"We are very proud of Hoag's accomplishments. Being recognized
as one of America's best hospitals is a wonderful affirmation of the
efforts of our talented staff, expert physicians and committed volunteers.
It says that we are serving our community well and in a way that is comparable
to the best healthcare institutions in the country,” said Richard
Afable, M.D., Hoag president and CEO.
Hoag’s Orthopedics Institute was ranked 43rd nationally and was among
143 facilities, out of the 4,793 facilities total that were analyzed for
the latest Best Hospital rankings, to be nationally ranked in one of the
16 specialties.
In addition, Hoag was ranked high performing in eight adult specialties
including: Cancer, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology,
Gynecology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Urology.
Hoag was also ranked high with patient satisfactory, receiving an 84 percent
for overall satisfaction, according to patient responses to a federal
government survey. Patients also noted that 89 percent would definitely
recommend Hoag to friends and family.
To view the full report please visit
US News & World Report .