HCA Florida North Florida Hospital recognized as the state's top hospital for gastrointestinal surgery, top 5 for specialties including cardiac, neurosciences, orthopedic and stroke care

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital announced today it received an outstanding 10 Best Specialty Awards from Healthgrades, the No. 1 online resource Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. For 2025, Healthgrades ranks HCA Florida North Florida Hospital among the nation’s 50 best hospitals for vascular surgery and surgical care, and among the 100 best hospitals in the nation for cardiac care, critical care, orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, spine surgery, stroke care, gastrointestinal care and GI surgery. 

Healthgrades ranks HCA Florida North Florida Hospital No. 1 in the state for GI surgery; No. 2 in the state for orthopedic surgery and GI care; No. 3 for neurosciences, GI medical treatment, stroke care and surgical care; No. 4 in the state for critical care, joint replacement and vascular surgery, and No. 5 for cardiac care and spine surgery. HCA Florida North Florida was also named among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for overall orthopedic services, joint replacement and spine surgery. A full list of the 2025 Healthgrades awards in multiple specialties received by HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is at the end of this news release.

These achievements place HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care in Florida and nationwide, and reflect the organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional care year after year.

“At HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, our unwavering commitment to providing high quality specialty care is at the heart of everything we do,” said C. Eric Lawson, chief executive officer of HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. “Our recent recognition by Healthgrades is a testament to our comprehensive efforts in enhancing patient care, driven by strategic investments, innovative processes and the relentless dedication of our leadership team, physicians and colleagues. We have implemented cutting-edge technology and fostered a culture of excellence throughout our facility, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care. Our team’s focus on continuous improvement and collaboration has been pivotal in achieving these awards, reflecting our promise to our community to deliver exceptional healthcare services.”

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2025 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.

“Healthgrades commends HCA Florida North Florida Hospital for its clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including cardiac care, pulmonary care, and spine, orthopedic and other surgeries,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “The leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital sets a high mark for specialty care in Florida and nationwide.”

As variation in performance among hospitals continues to grow, it is increasingly important for consumers to seek care at top-rated programs. Healthgrades’ 2025 analysis revealed that if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2021-2023 study period, on average, 224,958 lives could potentially have been saved and 141,692 complications could potentially have been avoided.*

Consumers can visit healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.

Healthgrades 2025 Clinical Achievements, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital:

Best Specialty

• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery™ for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care™ for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care™ for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery™ for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care™ for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery™ for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care™ for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)

State Ranking

• # 5 in FL for Cardiac Care
• # 4 in FL for Critical Care
• # 2 in FL for Gastrointestinal Care
• # 3 in FL for Gastrointestinal Medical Treatment
• # 1 in FL for Gastrointestinal Surgery
• # 4 in FL for Joint Replacement
• # 3 in FL for Neurosciences
• # 2 in FL for Orthopedic Surgery
• # 5 in FL for Spine Surgery
• # 3 in FL for Stroke Care
• # 3 in FL for Surgical Care
• # 4 in FL for Vascular Surgery

Cardiac

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)

Orthopedics

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Spine Surgery Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Spine Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Spine Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 7 Years in a Row (2019-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 7 Years in a Row (2019-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Back Surgery for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)

Neurosciences

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Neurosciences Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Neurosciences for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Neurosciences for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Cranial Neurosurgery for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)

Pulmonary

Recipient of the Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)

Vascular

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Surgery for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Peripheral Vascular Bypass for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)

Prostate Surgery

• Five-Star Recipient for Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)

Gastrointestinal

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall GI Services for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for GI Medical Treatment for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall GI Services for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for GI Medical Treatment for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Bowel Obstruction for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pancreatitis in 2025
• Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)

Critical Care

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Critical Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Critical Care for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)

Surgical Care

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Surgical Care for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Surgical Care for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)