Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville has been named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for both orthopedic surgery and joint replacement as part of Healthgrades’ 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards.
The hospital received three Specialty Excellence Awards recognizing its performance in orthopedic surgery, joint replacement and cranial neurosurgery, along with several Five-Star Ratings for individual procedures and treatments.
Shady Grove Medical Center was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement, placing it among the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for joint replacement surgery.
For the second consecutive year, the hospital was also recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery, ranking among the top 15% nationally for overall orthopedic services.
The hospital provides care for sports injuries, fractures, sprains and joint pain through Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Orthopaedics and community surgeons. Its services include presurgical education and robot-assisted joint replacement surgery.
Shady Grove Medical Center also ranked among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for cranial neurosurgery and received a Five-Star Rating in the specialty. Its brain and spine program includes stroke treatment, robot-guided spine surgery and specialized imaging services. Patients recovering from neurosurgical procedures receive care in a dedicated unit within the hospital’s recently opened Horizon Tower.
Additional Five-Star Ratings were awarded for treatment of sepsis, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, hip fracture treatment and back surgery.
“Our care teams are dedicated to exceptional outcomes for our patients,” said Dr. Neil Roy, chief medical officer for Shady Grove Medical Center. “These honors from Healthgrades show that from critical care to advanced neurosurgical sciences, our hospital is delivering high-quality services that people can trust, right in their community.”
According to Healthgrades, its specialty rankings are based on patient outcomes rather than surveys or hospital reputation. The organization evaluates risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates across more than 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide.
The 2027 awards recognize hospitals demonstrating strong clinical outcomes in specific areas of care, including surgical procedures and treatment of serious medical conditions.
