U.S. News Ranks Scripps No. 1 for Orthopedics in San Diego Region

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Scripps Health’s orthopedics program the best in the San Diego region, and named Scripps among the nation’s best in five specialties in the magazine’s annual “Best Hospitals” list.

The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 33rd year, recognize the nation’s top 50 hospitals that excel in treating patients with the most challenging health care needs. U.S. News evaluates hospitals in 15 adult specialties and 20 common procedures and conditions in order to determine the ranking. Of the more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated this year, only 164 hospitals ranked in at least one of the specialties.

“Scripps’ inclusion on the Best Hospitals list, year after year, is a testament to the exceptional skills and dedication of our physicians, nurses and the rest of our staff,” said Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder. “I’m proud of the work everyone does to ensure that Scripps’ legacy of outstanding patient care continues despite the unprecedented and ongoing challenges we have experienced over the past two years.”

The combined programs of Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla — listed by the magazine as “Scripps La Jolla Hospitals” — are among the nation’s top 50 hospitals in:

• Orthopedics (No. 13)
• Cardiology (No. 27)
• Obstetrics and Gynecology (No. 32)
• Urology (No. 48)
• Gastroenterology and GI Surgery (No. 48)

Nationally ranked for the ninth consecutive year, Scripps hospitals are recognized for excellence in orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine and treatment of complex conditions. Treatment options include the latest FDA-approved technologies, devices and procedures at multiple locations throughout San Diego County. The Donald P. and Darlene Shiley Musculoskeletal Center on the campus of Scripps Green Hospital is home to advanced diagnostics, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation services, as well as orthopedic research and education.

This is the 17th year the Scripps heart program has made the U.S. News national ranking. Scripps is a leading provider of exceptional quality heart care throughout San Diego. The Prebys Cardiovascular Institute at Scripps is one of the largest, most advanced centers on the West Coast for cardiovascular medicine, research and training. Through a longtime partnership with Kaiser Permanente, Scripps also is the exclusive provider of cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology surgery to Kaiser Permanente members in the San Diego region.

Nationally ranked for the ninth consecutive year, Scripps obstetrics and gynecology programs are recognized for excellent results with high-risk patients, and for patient survival rates. Scripps OB-GYN doctors provide excellent specialized services such as minimally invasive surgery — including robotic surgery — and advanced clinical technology. The Scripps OB-GYN program includes 40 surgeons who perform a high rate of minimally invasive surgery, reducing patient complications and length of stay in the hospital. Gynecology patients consistently give Scripps high satisfaction scores for expertise, courtesy and friendliness.

Nationally ranked for the second consecutive year, Scripps urologists have a wide range of clinical expertise and use advanced diagnostic tools to treat routine and complex urinary conditions, including cancers of the prostate, kidney and bladder. Urologic surgeons offer progressive treatment methods, including minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedures. These surgical treatments feature smaller incisions, reduced blood loss and risk of infection, and shorter recovery periods.

Nationally ranked for the ninth consecutive year, Scripps is recognized for treating the most challenging digestive and liver problems as well as offering access to emerging therapies through clinical research. In 1990, Scripps established San Diego’s first liver transplant program and founded the Scripps Clinic Liver Disease Center, which is internationally recognized for research and treatment of people with chronic liver disease.