Saint Francis Recognized by Healthgrades for Orthopedic Care

Saint Francis has been named one of America's 50 Best for Outpatient Joint Replacement and Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery.

These achievements place Saint Francis in the upper echelon of hospitals nationally for specialty care and reflect the organization’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible.

“Part of our Mission at Saint Francis Hospital is to serve as a transforming, healing presence in our community, and these recognitions by Healthgrades emphasize our commitment to providing world class care to our patients,” said Valerie Powell-Stafford, MHSA, AFCHE, President, Saint Francis. “Patient-centered care is at the forefront of our thinking at all times, and being named among the best in the United States in these specialties highlights that dedication.”

The accolades received by Saint Francis are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2025 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.

“Healthgrades commends Saint Francis Hospital for their clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including orthopedic and joint replacement surgery,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. "Saint Francis’s leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence set a high mark for specialty care in Connecticut and nationwide."