Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Named Blue Distinction® Center for Spine Surgery and Knee and Hip Replacements for 2025

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized as a Blue Distinction® Center for Spine surgeries and Knee and Hip Replacements by Florida Blue, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. This prestigious designation has been renewed for 2025, highlighting the hospital’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care for patients undergoing knee and hip replacement surgeries.

The Blue Distinction® Centers for Specialty Care program is a national initiative that identifies healthcare facilities demonstrating expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures developed with input from the medical community.

“We are proud to once again be recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgeries and Knee and Hip Replacement in 2025. This achievement is a testament to the skill of our dedicated medical team and our ongoing investment in clinical excellence and patient outcomes,” said Rob J. Anderson, CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

Knee and hip replacements and minimally invasive spine surgeries are among the fastest-growing medical procedures in the country, making quality care more important than ever. Facilities earning the Blue Distinction Center status are recognized not only for their expertise but also for their ability to deliver care with better overall outcomes and lower complications and readmission rates.

Patients considering joint replacement or spine surgery can have confidence in the care they will receive at LWRMC where clinical excellence and compassionate care go hand in hand.

Orthopedic care at Lakewood Ranch

For information about orthopedic services at LWRMC, visit our service page.