National recognition for specialty care earned by HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

HUDSON, FL — HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Among Bayonet Point Hospital’s 35 awards, rankings and ratings are Specialty Excellence Awards, which place the hospital among the top 5 percent nationwide, for Overall Orthopedic Services, Spine Surgery,  Vascular Surgery, Prostate Surgery, Overall GI Services, Gastrointestinal Surgery and Surgical Care and among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationally for Treatment of Stroke.

In addition,  HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital received five-star ratings for cardiac services including Coronary Bypass Surgery, Coronary Interventional Procedures, Defibrillator Procedures and Pacemaker Procedures.

The hospital was also ranked #5 in Florida for Vascular Surgery and Gastrointestinal Care, reinforcing its position as a top-tier provider of specialty care statewide.

“These recognitions reflect the dedication of our physicians, nurses and care teams who consistently deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients,“ said hospital CEO Sally Seymour. “We are proud to be a trusted destination for high-quality specialty care in our community.”

Fall 2026 Clinical Achievement Awards for HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital include:

Best Specialty

• One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery™ for 4 Years in a Row (2023–2026)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for 8 Years in a Row (2019–2026)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery™ for 8 Years in a Row (2019–2026)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery™ in 2026
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery™ for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
• One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care™ for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)

State Ranking

• #5 in FL for Gastrointestinal Care in 2026
• #5 in FL for Vascular Surgery in 2026

Cardiac

• Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Bypass Surgery in 2026
• Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 5 Years in a Row (2022–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Defibrillator Procedures for 2 Years in a Row (2025–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)

Orthopedics

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ for 8 Years in a Row (2019–2026)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Spine Surgery Excellence Award™ for 8 Years in a Row (2019–2026)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Spine Surgery for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 8 Years in a Row (2019–2026)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Spine Surgery for 8 Years in a Row (2019–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 22 Years in a Row (2005–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 22 Years in a Row (2005–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Back Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2025–2026)

Neurosciences

• Recipient of the Healthgrades 2026 Stroke Care Excellence Award™
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke in 2026
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for 2 Years in a Row (2025–2026)

Vascular

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2023–2026)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2023–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Repair of Abdominal Aorta for 5 Years in a Row (2022–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Procedures for 4 Years in a Row (2023–2026)

Prostate Surgery

• Recipient of the Healthgrades 2026 Prostate Surgery Excellence Award™
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Prostate Surgery in 2026
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Prostate Surgery in 2026
• Five-Star Recipient for Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery in 2026

Gastrointestinal

• Five-Star Recipient for Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries for 4 Years in a Row (2023–2026)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2023–2026)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall GI Services for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall GI Services for 4 Years in a Row (2023–2026)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2023–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed for 7 Years in a Row (2019–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed for 2 Years in a Row (2025–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries for 9 Years in a Row (2018–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 9 Years in a Row (2018–2026)

Critical Care

• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 4 Years in a Row (2023–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations for 5 Years in a Row (2022–2026)

Surgical Care

• Recipient of the Healthgrades 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 for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
• Named Among the Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care for 5 Years in a Row (2022–2026)

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital’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. 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.

As performance gaps persist between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, seeking care at a top program has never been more important. Healthgrades’ 2026 analysis revealed that if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2022-2024 study period, on average, 230,466 lives could have been saved and 156,797 complications could have potentially been avoided.*

“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 HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas, including cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, surgical care and vascular.

Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only.