Doylestown Hospital's Heart Program Among Best In Nation, New Ranking Says

Doylestown Hospital has been named one of the top 100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs by Becker’s Hospital Review.

According to Becker’s, the hospitals on the list “are national leaders when it comes to multiple aspects of cardiovascular care. They have received recognition for clinical excellence for certain procedures such as heart bypass and valve surgeries, and treatment of heart failure and heart attack patients. Through their comprehensive programs, they also support heart education and disease prevention efforts.”

The hospital explains that Becker’s examined various rankings and awards when creating its list, including U.S. News & World Report's rankings for cardiology and heart surgery, Truven Health Analytics’ cardiovascular hospital rankings, CareChex, Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care, star ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Healthgrades.

The list also includes Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins and more. Doylestown Hospital previously was named to the Becker's heart programs list in 2013.

Doylestown's Hospital's cardiac team performs an average of 600 interventions and more than 1,500 cardiac catheterizations each year, according to information from Becker's.

“Our cardiac program thrives on teamwork and a commitment to excellence,” said Eleanor Wilson, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Director of the Richard A. Reif Heart Institute of Doylestown Hospital.

“The Heart Institute of Doylestown Hospital continues to perform at a level rarely seen by community hospitals due to the skills and dedication of the clinical staff and long-term investment in cardiovascular services,” said Scott Levy, MD, chief Medical Officer for Doylestown Health. “The program is built on excellence, one patient at a time, and it is rewarding to receive national recognition for the work we do every day.”