EvergreenHealth Specialties Recognized by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Care
EvergreenHealth is among the top 10% of hospitals nationally for multiple specialties.
KIRKLAND, Wash.— EvergreenHealth Medical Center announced today that it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the no.1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.
Among EvergreenHealth Medical Center's new recognitions are three Specialty Excellence Awards, which place the hospital among the top 10% nationwide for Surgical Care, Gastrointestinal Care and Pulmonary Care. Evergreen Health Medical Center is also the only hospital in the entire Pacific Northwest, which includes Washington state, Idaho and Oregon, to receive the America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care for 13 years in a row (2014-2026). EvergreenHealth Medical Center is also rated five-star for 10 services, including Carotid Procedures, Treatment of Sepsis, Treatment of Respiratory Failure, Treatment of Heart Failure, Treatment of Stroke and Pneumonia and Spinal Fusion Surgery.
"Everyone here at EvergreenHealth is unwavering in our commitment to provide high-quality, safe, compassionate care for our community. Our doctors and staff remain focused on enhancing our patients' outcomes and experience," said EvergreenHealth CEO Ettore Palazzo, MD, FACP. "These rankings from Healthgrades for our clinical outcomes recognize the dedication of our physicians, providers, staff and volunteers to continually put our patients and community first."
EvergreenHealth Medical Center is the only hospital in Washington state, Oregon and Idaho to receive the 2026 Surgical Care Excellence Award™, and the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ for 16 years in a row (2011-2026).
In addition to these national honors, EvergreenHealth Medical Center was ranked no.1 in Washington for Gastrointestinal Care and is top three in Washington state for Pulmonary Care and Critical Care. These achievements further affirm EvergreenHealth Medical Center's status as a premier destination for specialty care and underscore the organization's longstanding commitment to excellent patient care.
EvergreenHealth Medical Center's achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Each year, Healthgrades evaluates risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top hospitals in key specialty areas, including Surgical Care, Gastrointestinal Care and Pulmonary Care. Through easy-to-understand, objective measures of hospital performance, Healthgrades empowers patients with the information they need to find a hospital that excels in their procedure or condition.
"Healthgrades' specialty awards identify the nation's top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high-quality care tailored to their specific needs," said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. "We're proud to recognize EvergreenHealth Medical Center for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas, including Surgical Care, Pulmonary Care and Gastrointestinal Care."
Consumers can visit Healthgrades' Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.
