Saddleback Medical Center Among U.S. Best

In a rigorous assessment of more than 4,500 adult hospitals, U.S. News & World Report recognized MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center #45 nationally in the U.S. for Orthopedics. The hospital also achieved “high performance” rankings for Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Geriatrics, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Surgery and Urology. Along with MemorialCare sister hospitals Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley and Long Beach Medical Center, the trio together were ranked as “high performance” 30 times in several clinical categories.

"These achievements are a testament to the dedication and teamwork of our 15,000 employees, physicians and volunteers who continually strive to deliver advanced, high quality health services for Southern Californians," says Barry Arbuckle, PhD, President and CEO, MemorialCare.

The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions and common elective procedures. Scores are based on several factors, including outcomes, patient safety and patient experience. In rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized hospitals as high performing across multiple areas of care.

"We’re thrilled to be repeatedly recognized for the exceptional, compassionate care that continues to make a difference in the lives of those who live and work in our local communities,” says Marcia Manker, CEO, Saddleback Medical Center and Orange Coast Medical Center.

Saddleback Medical Center ’s exceptional performance resulted in ranking among the Top 4 Hospitals in Orange County, Top 12 in Los Angeles and Orange counties and Top 22 in California. It has also been named among America's 50 Best Hospitals, Top 50 U.S. Cardiovascular Hospitals and consecutively voted one of the top two Orange County's Best Hospitals by readers of Orange County Register. The hospital has also been honored with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Heart Failure and Stroke Care Gold Plus and as one of a small number of U.S. hospitals to earn Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Heart and Stroke Associations. It is one of only 39 hospitals nationwide and only one in Orange County designated by the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology as a Center of Excellence. And the Women's Hospital at Saddleback Medical Center offers personalized obstetrics, perinatal programs and neonatal intensive care unit.

MemorialCare, a pioneer in evidence-based medicine and high-value health care, has more than 200 care sites; top hospitals—Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills; Long Beach Medical Center, Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach and Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley; the award-winning MemorialCare Medical Group and Greater Newport Physicians; Seaside Health Plan; and convenient, cost-effective ambulatory surgery, imaging, breast health, kidney dialysis and urgent care centers throughout Southern California. Among MemorialCare's many honors for its health care organizations include Best U.S. Health Care Systems, 10 Largest Children’s Hospitals, Best Places to Work and Magnet recognition for all its hospitals—the highest honor for nursing excellence. Visit www.memorialcare.org and www.facebook.com/MemorialCareHealthSystem and follow us at www.instagram.com/MemorialCare.