Doylestown Hospital is ranked #7 in the region and #13 in Pennsylvania in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.
The ranking affirms multi-year recognitions of Doylestown Hospital as among the top five percent of hospitals in Pennsylvania for the delivery of high-quality care.
In addition, Doylestown Hospital earned "High Performing" ratings for aortic valve surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart bypass surgery, heart failure, hip and knee replacement and lung cancer surgery. "High Performing" is the highest rating U.S. News awards for those types of care. Doylestown Hospital is also cited as "excellent" in patient experience for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery and lung cancer surgery.
"We are driven to provide the highest quality care possible," said Scott Levy, MD, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. "That includes the clinical outcomes, the safety of the patients in our care, as well as providing the best in patient experience. We celebrate the recognitions as validation of the continuous process for improving the work we do. This is our culture."
"The pursuit of excellence is never ending at Doylestown Health," said Jim Brexler, President and CEO. "In order to remain among the best in care delivery, we are transforming our facilities, campus and the entire health system with a singular vision for the future, offering members of our community access to the most clinically-advanced care available, in a familiar setting close to home."
For the 2019-20 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 25 specialties, procedures and conditions. In rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized hospitals as high performing across multiple areas of care.
The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings, now in their 30th year, are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or for common elective procedures.
View Doylestown Hospital's rankings and recognitions.
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About Doylestown Health
Doylestown Health is a comprehensive healthcare system of inpatient, outpatient and wellness education services connected to meet the health needs of all members of the local and regional community. Doylestown Hospital, the flagship to Doylestown Health has 271 beds and a Medical Staff of more than 435 physicians in over 50 specialties. An independent nonprofit health system, Doylestown Health is dedicated to providing innovative, patient-centered care for all ages.
About ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health
Doylestown Health is beginning a bold new chapter as we approach our second century of healthcare delivery. In anticipation of our centennial in 2023, Doylestown Health has launched an ambitious $100 million comprehensive campaign, ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health to elevate the patient experience to new heights and unlock our full potential to deliver exceptional care.
Philanthropic support of One Vision through Friends of the Heart Institute will fund new transformational projects in cardiovascular care at Doylestown Hospital, such as continued renovation and expansion of our catheterization labs within the Gorsky Heart and Vascular Suite. With your support, we will chart the course for the next generation of patients, providers, and technology. For more information, visit the Doylestown Health Foundation online or call 215.345.2009.