National health care publication “Becker’s Hospital Review” recognized the University Medical Center’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery on its 2014 list, “125 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopaedic Programs.”
The review noted that the orthopaedic surgery departments honored “provide outstanding patient care, advance cutting-edge orthopaedic research and treat professional athletes.” The University Medical Center previously earned recognition for orthopaedic excellence from U.S. News & World Report.
“We are very fortunate to have this recognition,” said Dr. A. Bobby Chhabra, chair of the orthopaedic surgery department. “We truly have a wonderful department with great partners.”
Established in 1926, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has a dual focus on research programs and medical education efforts, especially residency and fellowship training.
“Our three missions are to provide the highest level of clinical care with the best patient outcomes, help educate the physicians of tomorrow and advance musculoskeletal research,” said Chhabra.
The department includes more than 25 physicians who specialize in spine surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, orthopaedic trauma, sports medicine, reconstructive surgery, hand and upper extremity, orthopaedic oncology and other subspecialties.
“Over the last five years we’ve been recruiting extremely top notch surgeons of all specialties,” Chhabra said. “[We] provide a comprehensive spectrum of orthopedic care. … We deal with very complex problems ... in a patient-centric way.”
Chhabra said support and collaboration between the Medical Center’s administration, physical therapists, assistants, residents and fellows allows the department to deliver efficient, high-quality care.
“As we continue to grow, our main focus is to become a true leader in the field of orthopaedics,” Chhabra said.
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