Orthopedics, Joint Replacement Quality and Certifications

Baptist Medical Center is recognized by HealthGrades among the Best 100 Hospitals in the Nation for Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement. Baptist's full list of clinical recognitions from HealthGrades for Orthopedic Services includes:

• One of HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
• One of HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
• Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013)
• Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013)
• Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013)
• Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013)
• Ranked #1 in MS for Joint Replacement in 2013
• Five-Star Rated for Overall Orthopedic Services for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013)
• Five-Star Rated for Joint Replacement for 5 Years in a Row (2009-2013)
• Five-Star Rated for Spine Surgery in 2013
• Five-Star Rated for Total Knee Replacement for 5 Years in a Row (2009-2013)
• Five-Star Rated for Total Hip Replacement for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013)
• Five-Star Rated for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
• Five-Star Rated for Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion) in 2013

BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement

Blue Distinction® is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies to hospitals that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality healthcare in areas of specialized services.