John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek Campus in Top 50 for Orthopedics and Digestive Disorders

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For the fourth consecutive year, John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus has been ranked one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in its annual list of America's Best Hospitals. The John Muir Medical Center – Walnut Creek Campus was named #40 in Orthopedics, the only non-academic medical center in northern California to appear in the Top 50, and #50 in Gastroenterology, making the medical center one of the top-ranked facilities on the West Coast in those specialties.

“As we proudly celebrate the 'Best Hospital' distinction, we thank the entire John Muir Health family - our physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers - for their ongoing dedication to the health of our patients and the community,” said Jane Willemsen, president and chief administrative officer of John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus. “This recognition is a tribute to their talent, skills and commitment to outstanding patient care that have made John Muir Health a health care leader.”

John Muir Medical Center – Walnut Creek Campus was among 4,852 hospitals evaluated by the survey and among just 152 medical centers nationwide to be ranked even in a single specialty. The annual list of America’s Best Hospitals can be viewed online at www.usnews.com today and will be available on newsstands on July 27.

According to U.S. News & World Report, “the rankings were developed and the specialties chosen explicitly to help consumers determine which hospitals provide the best care for the most serious and complicated medical conditions and procedures - not for those that are relatively commonplace.”

“John Muir Health will continue to provide a range of high-quality services to the community so patients and families can stay close to home for their care,” said Willemsen. “As a community partner, we are also investing more than $800 million in our Walnut Creek and Concord Campuses to provide a healing environment for patients, enhance patient care and safety and be adaptable to rapidly changing treatments and technology.”

Orthopedics

With one of the Bay Area's largest and most comprehensive orthopedic programs, John Muir Health is recognized for providing the latest technology and innovative treatment options. Highlights include:

• Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons on staff providing innovative and compassionate care in such areas as total joint, spine, shoulder and hand, foot and ankle, trauma and sports medicine.
• Dedicated Orthopedic Certified Nurses, therapists and staff to care for patients.
• Advanced traumatic reconstruction procedures, as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques for spine, total hip and knee replacement.

Gastroenterology

John Muir Health is also a regional leader in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal disorders. Services include:

• Highly-trained specialists such as gastroenterologists, surgeons and other health care professionals committed to delivering innovative and compassionate care.
• Technologically-advanced treatments such as minimally invasive colorectal surgery, liver resections, small and large bowel procedures, stomach, esophageal, pancreatic, duodenal and other digestive system procedures.

To learn more about John Muir Health’s award-winning programs and services, visit: www.johnmuirhealth.com.

About John Muir Health

John Muir Health is a not-for-profit organization that includes two of the largest medical centers in Contra Costa County: John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus, a 330-bed acute care medical center that serves as Contra Costa County's only designated trauma center; and John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus, a 254-bed acute care medical center in Concord. Together, they are recognized as preeminent centers for neurosciences, orthopedics, cancer care, cardiovascular care and high-risk obstetrics. Other areas of specialty include general surgery, robotic surgery, weight-loss surgery, rehabilitation and critical care. Both hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission, a national surveyor of quality patient care. In addition, John Muir Health provides a number of primary care and outpatient services throughout the community and urgent care centers in Brentwood, Concord, San Ramon and Walnut Creek.

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