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Hospital for Special Surgery

New York City, NY

The Hospital for Special Surgery is an internationally recognized leader in spine care, providing advanced treatment for more than 22,000 patients each year. The Complex Spine and Scoliosis Center unites world-renowned orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and neurologists to manage the full range of spinal disorders with both surgical and nonsurgical approaches. The center treats disorders ranging from degenerative disease and deformity to trauma and revision surgery. HSS performs over 4,000 spine procedures annually, among the highest volumes nationwide, with consistently superior clinical outcomes and one of the lowest infection rates in the country. The center’s specialists are pioneers in minimally invasive and motion-preserving spine surgery techniques, reducing pain, accelerating recovery and improving long-term function. HSS is ranked the No. 1 hospital in the U.S. for orthopedics according to U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26 and has been recognized among “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery” by Healthgrades from 2021–2025. Complementing its surgical expertise, the Marcia Dunn and Jonathan Sobel Department of Neurology provides multidisciplinary care for neuromuscular and spine-related neurological disorders, integrating advanced diagnostics and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring to ensure optimal outcomes for every patient.

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2023 Winner

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Great hospitals in America

These hospitals are renowned for clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation efforts, research and education, patient satisfaction and more. Top ranking and award agencies, including U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, CMS and The Leapfrog Group, have recognized these hospitals for their leadership in the industry and their excellence in several specialties.

2023 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems

Great Hospitals in America

These hospitals are renowned for clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation efforts, research and education, patient satisfaction and more. Top ranking and award agencies, including U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, CMS and The Leapfrog Group, have recognized these hospitals for their leadership in the industry and their excellence in several specialties.

2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems

Hospitals With Great Neuro / Spine Programs

They also feature leaders and top specialists in the field, robust research programs and innovative clinical trials. Many hospitals and health systems on this list have earned accolades for spine and neuroscience care from healthcare rankings organizations like U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades.

Spine

2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems

Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs

These programs are committed to providing exceptional orthopedic care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions or injuries. The programs on this list treat a high volume of patients each year, offer access to various clinical trials and utilize the most innovative technologies available. Many of these hospitals and health systems have earned recognition from prestigious rankings organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, are the official providers of professional sports teams and have received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

Orthopedic

2023 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems

50 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs headed into 2023

Becker’s Hospital Review is excited to feature the orthopedic departments of 50 hospitals and health systems across the U.S. Hospitals and health systems listed below are dedicated to expanding their orthopedic services and innovating in the space. We accepted nominations for this list. Click here to find the 2023 nomination forms.

Orthopedic

2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems

Great Hospitals

These hospitals are renowned for clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation efforts, research and education, patient satisfaction and more. Top ranking and award agencies, including U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, CMS and The Leapfrog Group, have recognized these hospitals for their leadership in the industry and their excellence in several specialties.

2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems

Top places to Work in Healthcare

This list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfillment of their employees.

2025 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems

Hospitals With Great Neuro / Spine Programs

They also feature leaders and top specialists in the field, robust research programs and innovative clinical trials. Many hospitals and health systems on this list have earned accolades for spine and neuroscience care from healthcare rankings organizations like U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades.

Spine

2025 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems

Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs

These programs are committed to providing exceptional orthopedic care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions or injuries. The programs on this list treat a high volume of patients each year, offer access to various clinical trials and utilize the most innovative technologies available. Many of these hospitals and health systems have earned recognition from prestigious rankings organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, are the official providers of professional sports teams and have received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

Orthopedic

2025 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems

Hospitals With Great Neuro / Spine Programs

They also feature leaders and top specialists in the field, robust research programs and innovative clinical trials. Many hospitals and health systems on this list have earned accolades for spine and neuroscience care from healthcare rankings organizations like U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades.

Spine

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