EvergreenHealth Ranked No. 1 in Washington for Pulmonary Care by Healthgrades
Kirkland, Washington – EvergreenHealth is the top hospital in Washington state for superior clinical outcomes within pulmonary care, according to a recent analysis released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients.
"We are unwavering in our commitment to provide high-quality, safe, compassionate care, and this ranking from Healthgrades for our clinical outcomes recognizes the dedication of our physicians, providers, staff and volunteers to continually put our patients and families first," said Sharukh Lokhandwala, MD, pulmonary and critical care specialist at EvergreenHealth. "Throughout our health system, we are focused on enhancing patient care and experience, and these rankings both validate that work and inspire us to continue advancing the health of our community."
For the State Ranking analysis, Healthgrades evaluated clinical performance for nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide focusing on 18 key specialties across a mix of chronic, urgent, and surgical specialty areas.
"Being ranked No. 1 in Washington for Pulmonary services is a testament to EvergreenHealth's continued commitment to top-quality care," said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science, Healthgrades. "Hospitals receiving a No. 1 ranking in their state have a proven track record of delivering superior outcomes for the patients in their community. For almost 25 years, our mission has been to provide consumers with clear and accessible information to make more informed health care decisions. Patients can feel confident knowing that they have access to #1 ranked care for Pulmonary and GI services at EvergreenHealth."
EvergreenHealth was also ranked No. 1 in Washington for Stroke care, No. 1 for Critical Care in the Seattle area, in the top two in Washington state for Critical Care and was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. This is the second consecutive year EvergreenHealth is No. 1 among Washington's leading hospitals for Stroke Care, and the second consecutive year EvergreenHealth is the highest ranked for Critical Care in the Seattle Area*.
Visit www.healthgrades.com for more information on how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access the complete recipient list and methodology here.
To learn more about Pulmonary services, visit www.evergreenhealth.com/health-services/lung-care.
*Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA CBSA Map Area
