HCA Florida Healthcare's national recognition meets consumer demand for high-quality, convenient care
HCA Florida Healthcare, one of the state’s largest providers of healthcare services, has received nearly 200 honors for excellence in patient care. The network announced today its hospitals have earned more than 90 “America’s Best Specialty” awards and over 100 distinctions for being among the top 10% in the nation, according to Healthgrades. These honors reflect the system’s commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes while expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based care options that patients increasingly prefer.
Why this matters for patients
For the millions of Florida residents who trust HCA Florida Healthcare with their care, these awards mean patients experience safe, high-quality treatment for heart, lung and vascular disease; orthopedic injuries and surgeries, stroke care and more.
- Trusted outcomes: Patients can feel confident knowing their care is provided by hospitals recognized nationally for excellence in orthopedics, critical care, gastrointestinal surgery and more. Choosing a hospital known for its quality outcomes can lead to fewer complications and shorter recovery times.
- Convenient access: With growing demand for specialized, reliable care, HCA Florida Healthcare is expanding services such as same-day joint replacement and minimally invasive procedures — offering patients faster recovery without compromising quality.
- Consistent excellence: Many HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals have maintained these distinctions for five or more consecutive years, ensuring reliability and peace of mind for families across Florida.
“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 Healthcare for its consistently delivering care that is nationally ranked in quality while meeting consumer demand for convenient, lower-acuity options.”
HCA Florida Healthcare Hospitals earned accolades for programs ranking in the top ten percent in the nation in a number of services lines, including:
Orthopedic services, including joint replacement and spine surgery
- HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
- HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
- HCA Florida Blake Hospital
- HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
- HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
- HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
- HCA Florida JFK Hospital
- HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
- HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
- HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
- HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
- HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
- HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
- HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital
- HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
- HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
- HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
- HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital
- HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
- HCA Florida West Hospital
- HCA Florida Westside Hospital
- HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
Cardiovascular and pulmonary services
- HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
- HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
- HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
- HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
- HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
- HCA Florida JFK Hospital
- HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
- HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
- HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
- HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
- HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
- HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
- HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
- HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
- HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
- HCA Florida Westside Hospital
Gastroenterology services, including medical treatment and surgery
- HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
- HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
- HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
- HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
- HCA Florida JFK Hospital
- HCA Florida Largo Hospital
- HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
- HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
- HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
- HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital
- HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
- HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
- HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
- HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
Stroke care
- HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
- HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
- HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
- HCA Florida JFK Hospital
- HCA Florida Largo Hospital
- HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
- HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
- HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
Surgical services, including prostate surgery
- HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
- HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
- HCA Florida JFK Hospital
- HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
- HCA Florida Northside Hospital
- HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital
- HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
- HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
Healthgrades awards are based on objective clinical outcomes, including mortality and complication rates. Hospitals in the top 10% nationally have significantly lower complication rates compared to peers. Consumer trends show a 30% increase in demand for outpatient procedures over the past five years.
As one of the largest healthcare networks in the state, HCA Florida Healthcare offers advanced care to more than 12 million patients each year at 650+ locations. Its hospitals were recognized as leaders in specialty care across the state and nationwide, with more than 90 combined honors for top performance.
To find an HCA Florida Healthcare hospital near you that has earned these awards, visit the Healthgrades website.