Novato Community Hospital Earns Top Honors for Orthopedic Care

Novato Community Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades with multiple 2026 Specialty Care Awards for orthopedic excellence, reinforcing its reputation as a destination for advanced joint replacement care in Marin County.

Healthgrades ranked Novato Community Hospital No. 5 in California for Joint Replacement, a distinction that reflects the hospital’s focus on personalized care, surgical precision and consistently strong patient results.

National Recognition for Joint Replacement Excellence

Among the 2026 Healthgrades honors earned by Novato Community Hospital:

• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™
• Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for two consecutive years (2025–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for four years in a row (2023–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for three years in a row (2024–2026)

These recognitions are based on rigorous analysis of clinical outcomes, including complication rates and patient safety indicators.

See all Sutter's Healthgrades orthopedic awards here.

What Sets Novato Community Hospital Apart

Dr. Peter W. Callander is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in total hip and total knee replacement. He serves as medical director of the Novato Orthopaedic Joint Replacement Center and practices at Novato Community Hospital.

Q: Novato Community Hospital was named one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement.” What do you believe sets the program apart?

A: “At Novato Community Hospital, we take a highly personal approach with every patient — it’s a true concierge-level experience from start to finish. Our smaller hospital environment allows us to adopt new techniques and technology quickly, which helps drive strong results. That combination of teamwork, innovation and compassion really differentiates our program.”

Q: What does this level of national recognition mean for your team and your patients?

A: “These Healthgrades awards energize our entire care team and reinforce our commitment to continuous improvement. They motivate us to keep advancing our skills and refining how we deliver care, always with the goal of helping patients return to their lives with confidence and mobility.”

A Trusted Destination for Orthopedic Care

Novato Community Hospital’s orthopedic program is built around a multidisciplinary team that supports patients before, during and after surgery. From pre-operative education through rehabilitation and recovery, care teams focus on safety, comfort and a smooth patient experience.
With nationally recognized joint replacement expertise delivered in a community hospital setting, Novato Community Hospital continues to set a high standard for orthopedic care in the region.

Looking Ahead

Sutter is investing in the future of orthopedics & sports medicine in the Bay and Valley regions by expanding access to elite specialists, enhancing regional capabilities and building a seamless network of care that meets patients where they are, with the expertise they deserve.

With collaboration at the heart of our vision, Sutter’s orthopedic teams work across disciplines, geographies and medical groups to share insights, advance research, and standardize best practices — ensuring every patient receives consistent, high-quality care that’s not only responsive but also forward-thinking.

Learn more about orthopedic and sports medicine services at Sutter Health.