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Medical University ranks in annual edition of
America's Best Hospitals
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MUSC has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the
country’s best hospitals in the treatment of gastrointestinal
disorders; ear, nose and throat disorders; kidney disorders;
gynecologic disorders; and orthopedics and rheumatology.
This marks the 14th consecutive year that gastrointestinal disorders
has made the list. The rankings will be published in the August issue
of the magazine that will appear on newsstands July 27.
 Dr. Langdon
Hartsock, center, is assisted by members of the orthopaedic team. This
is the first year orthopaedics has been ranked in U.S. News & World
Report, while rheumatology moved up two slots. The rankings may be
viewed at http://www.usnews.com/besthospitals.
MUSC President Ray Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D., said the university is
pleased by the outstanding care delivered by the faculty and staff of
MUSC and how it is garnering such national attention.
“All South Carolinians can be reassured by the high quality of services
being delivered at our hospital and through graduates of our training
programs throughout the state,” he said.
Since 1990, the magazine has identified medical centers with unique
capabilities in one or more areas. This year, the magazine reviewed
data from 4,852 hospitals and selected 152 stellar medical centers in
16 specialty areas. Rankings and eligibility are driven by hard data,
including reputation, death rate, patient safety, and care-related
factors such as nursing and patient services.
Orthopaedics
“Recognition on a national level reflects the hard work the Department
of Orthopaedics has done to create an excellent patient care
environment. Our goals are to work together in achieving an even
higher ranking while continuing to provide great patient care.”
—Langdon Hartsock,
M.D., Orthopaedics Department chairman
Rheumatology
“Our physicians include a number of international and regional experts
in a program nationally recognized as a leader in advancing the
understanding and treatment of rheumatologic disorders. The breadth of
research and clinical experience enable rheumatologists at MUSC to
treat a wide range of complicated rheumatologic diseases including a
variety of types of arthritis, connective tissue diseases and metabolic
bone diseases.”
—Richard M. Silver,
M.D., Distinguished University Professor and director of the division
Otolaryngology (ear,
nose and throat disorders)
“In addition to receiving national recognition of our clinical program,
I also am exceedingly proud that our department ranks in the top 10 in
research among departments of otolaryngology throughout the
country. Our department provides exceptional expertise in all
areas including otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. We consistently
see high Press Ganey scores that not only reflect a level of expertise
from our staff, but a commitment to providing excellent patient care.
We’re also pleased by our department’s commitment to gender diversity
with 11 of our 24 doctoral-trained faculty being female, of whom
several are divisional or center leaders.”
—Paul Lambert,
M.D., Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery director
Gynecologic disorders
“This is the second consecutive year that gynecology has been
recognized. We’ve spent a lot of time focusing on patient-centered care
and matching patients with the best treatments available, whether
medical or surgical. I believe the cornerstone of our success is how we
offer patients a wide range of services from preventative health to
managing specific gynecological problems and other specific needs.”
—J. Peter Van
Dorsten, M.D., Lawrence L. Hester Jr. professor and chairman,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Nephrology (kidney
disease)
“I’m very pleased and honored that MUSC Nephrology has been ranked for
the third consecutive year. I’m extremely proud of our faculty for
making this possible.”
—David Ploth, M.D.,
Nephrology director
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