Multiple 2026 honors from Healthgrades achieved by HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, an organization that rates hospitals based on patient outcomes and data from Medicare claims. Among the recognitions are three America’s Best Specialty Excellence Awards in orthopedic surgery, joint replacement and vascular surgery, which place the hospital among the top performers nationwide. The hospital earned top honors for surgical care as well.
“These achievements affirm our longstanding commitment to excellent patient care. That focus, plus investing in the latest surgical technology, means we can offer the community high-quality, innovative care close to home,” said Joe Rudisill, CEO of HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital’s achievements are based on patient outcomes. Each year, Healthgrades evaluates risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top hospitals in key specialty areas.
The hospital earned the following distinctions:
America's 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery™ in 2026
America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for 6 Years in a Row (2021-2026)
America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)
Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ for 8 Years in a Row (2019-2026)
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ for 6 Years in a Row (2021-2026)
Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 8 Years in a Row (2019-2026)
Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 6 Years in a Row (2021-2026)
Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 6 Years in a Row (2021-2026)
Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 6 Years in a Row (2021-2026)
Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 13 Years in a Row (2014-2026)
Five-Star Recipient for Back Surgery for 6 Years in a Row (2021-2026)
2026 Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™
Top 5% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery in 2026
Top 10% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery in 2026
Five-Star Recipient for Repair of Abdominal Aorta in 2026
Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Procedures for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 3 Years in a Row (2024-2026)
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ for 5 Years in a Row (2022-2026)
Named Among the Top 5% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care in 2026
Named Among the Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care for 5 Years in a Row (2022-2026)
Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion) in 2026
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology