Report: NorthShore among nation's best for orthopedics, diabetes and endocrinology, urology
NorthShore University HealthSystem, including Northwest Community Healthcare, is among the Top 50 hospitals in the country for Orthopedics, Diabetes & Endocrinology and Urology in U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals survey for 2022-23. Additionally, the report ranked NorthShore as the No. 4 health system in both Illinois and the Chicago metro area.
"We are honored to be recognized and grateful for the hard work of our team members who demonstrate clinical excellence across a broad spectrum of specialties that includes the most complex, high-risk
conditions," said Sean O'Grady, President, North Region & Institutes. "These rankings also reflect our organization's steadfast commitment to safe, seamless and personal care for our patients and
communities."
The NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, based at Skokie Hospital, climbed to No. 29 this year - a significant jump from its debut on the national list last year. According to Jason Koh, MD, the Institute's Director and Mark R. Neaman Family Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Our orthopedic experts are world-leading surgeons, researchers, and specialists working with an exceptional dedicated team of anesthesiologists, nurses, assistants. We're honored to have our teamwork and collaboration be recognized once again as one of the nation's best hospitals for orthopedics. We look forward to continuing our mission to develop and deliver the best possible care to restore our patients to pain-free mobility."
NorthShore also ranked nationally in Diabetes & Endocrinology at No. 18, and NCH came in at No. 46 in Urology.
The annual Best Hospitals rankings, now in its 33rd year, recognize hospitals that excel in treating patients with the most challenging medical conditions. More than 4,500 hospitals nationwide were analyzed and ranked in 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions.
About NorthShore University HealthSystem: Evanston-based NorthShore is a fully integrated health care delivery system that includes Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Skokie, Swedish and Northwest Community Hospitals. NorthShore is a Magnet-recognized organization that consistently ranks as a Top 15 Major Teaching Hospital in the United States, with an established reputation for exceptional patient care and is a national pioneer in the implementation of advanced health information technology. Together, the NorthShore system provides clinical excellence and community-focused care across Chicagoland. Visit NorthShore.org, SwedishCovenant.org, or NCH.org.