University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center Recognized for Specialty Care Excellence by Healthgrades

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM St. Joseph), a member organization of University of Maryland Medical System, has earned top honors for clinical quality for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.

UM St. Joseph's latest recognitions include being named:

• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care (two years in a row)
• One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery (four years in a row)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery (four years in a row)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best for Gastrointestinal Care (two years in a row)

Healthgrades also rated UM St. Joseph among the leading providers across the state for several medical specialties:

• #1 in Maryland for GI Medical Treatment
• #2 in Maryland for Gastrointestinal Care
• #2 in Maryland for Cardiology Services
• #2 in Maryland for Emergency Medicine
• #3 in Maryland for Gastrointestinal Surgery

The hospital received a total of 12 Healthgrades 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards, placing UM St. Joseph among the nation's top-tier providers for services that, in addition to those mentioned, include: Coronary Intervention, Critical Care, Surgical Care, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery and Outpatient Joint Replacement.

UM St. Joseph is also five-star rated for outstanding performance in 13 services across seven vital specialties: cardiac, orthopedics, gastrointestinal, critical care surgical care, outpatient care and emergency medicine.

Patients and community members can visit Healthgrades' 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards and Ratings Methodology to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care. Visit UM St. Joseph online to learn more about the hospital's awards and accolades.