Summerville Medical Center named among America’s Best 250 Hospitals by Healthgrades

Member Submission • February 8, 2024

This achievement places our hospitals in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical excellence.

With more than 5,500 hospitals in the United States, Summerville Medical Center and sister facility Trident Medical Center are proud to be named among America's Best 250 Hospitals by Healthgrades, a leading consumer resource people use to find a hospital or physician. This achievement places our hospitals in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical excellence for a second year in a row!

CEO Stephen Chandler said, “We’re honored to be named one of the best 250 hospitals in the nation for clinical excellence by Healthgrades for the second year in a row. This recognition is a testament to the commitment to the care and improvement of human life our colleagues and physicians have for the Lowcountry. We are continuously focused on putting the safety and experience of our patients first in all that we do.“


In addition to the America's Best 250 Hospitals designation, we are honored to receive recognition from Healthgrades:


-50 Best Hospitals in America for Surgical Care

-100 Best Hospitals in America for Critical Care

-100 Best Hospitals in America for Orthopedic Surgery

-100 Best Hospitals in America for Prostate Surgery

-100 Best Hospitals in America for Spine Surgery


Thank you to our dedicated team and physicians who continue to serve our mission each and every day. Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Healthgrades

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