Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Rated Among the Best for Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation and Other Specialties in 2009 Survey by U.S.News & World Report
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals has
again been ranked as the top hospital in Philadelphia for orthopaedics and
rehabilitation medicine by U.S.News & World Report in their 2009 Best
Hospitals survey. This ranking translates into the 17th best hospital in the
nation for orthopaedic surgery and the 11th best in the U.S. for rehabilitation
medicine.
U.S. News & World Report this
year also named Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals as among the best in the
nation in four other specialties – cancer; ear nose & throat;
gastrointestinal (digestive) disorders; and respiratory disorders.
In addition, Wills Eye, which serves as
the Department of Ophthalmology for Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, was ranked as third in
the nation and the top medical center in Philadelphia for ophthalmology.
Jefferson Hospitals’ President and CEO
Thomas J. Lewis said Jefferson and its staff are again honored to be among a
select number of medical centers of excellence in the nation.
“Being recognized in this way by U.S.
News & World Report reflects the extraordinary efforts of all the
talented doctors, nurses, and staff, who are dedicated to providing exceptional
patient care here at Jefferson every day,” said Mr. Lewis.
Redefining how healthcare is delivered is
at the core of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals’ commitment to its
patients, its community and the nation. Since being established in 1824, this
academic medical center has provided nationally recognized care intended to
improve the health of all the communities it serves. Jefferson accomplishes its
mission in partnership with Thomas Jefferson University and as a member of the
Jefferson Health System.
Media Only Contact:
Ed Federico
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Phone: (215) 955-6300
Published: 7/22/2009