CINCINNATI (December 4, 2024) – The Christ Hospital Health Network recently won five WebMD patient choice awards in the specialty of cardiology including, best Ohio hospitals for coronary bypass, heart valve replacement and defibrillator placement. The system also received a patient choice award for neurology and orthopedics.
Only three hospitals in Ohio were recognized for pacemaker placement, four for coronary bypass and four for heart valve replacement. The WebMD Choice Awards recognizes hospital systems that provide superior care in specialty medicine including cardiology, oncology, gastroenterology, orthopedics and neurology. The WebMD Choice Awards program is the only healthcare recognition program based on the votes of patients and providers within the last year.
“As our cardiovascular program continues to offer the most treatment options and the best outcomes for patients in our community, awards like these show the dedication and hard work of all of our team members at the Heart & Vascular Institute,” said Dean Kereiakes, MD, FACC, MSCAI, Chairman of The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute. “The fact that these accolades are voted on by our patients, means they know how unique and special their cardiovascular care is and that we continue to do everything it takes to go above and beyond for them.”
The Christ Hospital Health Network also received the Medscape Provider Choice Award for cardiology and orthopedic care in Ohio. The Medscape Provider Choice Awards is based on surveys targeting healthcare providers via Medscape email and targeting random subsets of healthcare providers in primary care and specialty areas.
“We are thrilled to be named a provider of choice by both our patients and providers,” said Michael Palmer, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, Medical Director of the Musculoskeletal Service Line at The Christ Hospital Health Network. “These awards show that The Christ Hospital Health Network’s reputation goes well beyond the walls of the hospital and is being discussed in a positive light by families who have sought exceptional care.”
For more information on the WebMD Awards, click here.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 6,500 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2024.