Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Earns a U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Award
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for heart attack, hip fracture and knee replacement. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their healthcare providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
“Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top hospitals for heart attack, hip fracture and knee replacement care is a testament to our ongoing growth and dedication to meeting the healthcare needs of our community,” said Rob J. Anderson, CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. “This honor reflects the exceptional work of our entire team and our unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality care right here at home.”
“For more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder at U.S. News. “Hospitals designated as ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News demonstrate a consistent ability to provide excellent care for particular medical procedures and conditions, showcasing their specialized expertise as well as dedication to exceptional patient outcomes.”
U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions; only one third of them earned an award. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.
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