SAN DIEGO – Palomar Medical Center Escondido is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for orthopedic surgery, joint replacement and spine surgery, according to new research released Oct. 21, by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 31 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.The hospitals that have achieved the Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for orthopedic surgery have demonstrated exceptional quality of care. For example, from 2018-2020, patients treated at hospitals receiving the America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award have, on average, a 41.0% lower risk of experiencing a complication
