UVA Health Haymarket and Prince William Medical Centers Earn High-Performing Recognition from U.S. News & World Report

UVA Health has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Specialty rankings. UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center earned a High Performing Hospital designation for Knee Replacement and UVA Health Prince William Medical Center as a High Performing Hospital for Pacemaker Implantation.

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals specialty rankings evaluate adult hospitals annually on how they provide 37 different types of care. The rankings of 14 medical specialties use a variety of quality measures to identify the hospitals that excel at handling the most complex and difficult cases. The ratings of 23 common procedures and conditions are based entirely on objective quality indicators, such as patient outcomes and nurse staffing levels. Of the nearly 5,000 hospitals analyzed and 30,000 physicians surveyed, only 152 hospitals ranked in at least one of the specialties.

“These recognitions reflect the extraordinary commitment of our care teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care close to home,” said Ken Bernard, MD, MBA, FACEP, chief clinical officer of UVA Health Haymarket and Prince William Medical Centers. “Being recognized as a High Performing hospital in these categories demonstrates the specialized expertise, clinical excellence, and collaborative approach that defines care across UVA Health. Every day, our physicians, nurses, therapists, and support teams work together to advance our mission by providing high-quality care that helps patients regain mobility, restore health, and live fuller lives in our communities.”

"UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, has been expanding its orthopedic capabilities that include advanced technology for joint replacement procedures, including two robotic-assisted surgical systems. It also offers orthopedic and sports medicine specialties, chronic pain management services, as well as physical and occupational therapy to support recovery and rehabilitation. Haymarket Medical Center is one of fewer than 20 hospitals nationwide to earn certification from the International Geriatric Fracture Society for management of geriatric fractures.

UVA Health Prince William Medical Center’s advanced cardiology interventional capabilities include innovative technologies and specialized expertise that improve cardiac outcomes and enhance quality of life. The hospital operates two cardiac catheterization laboratories, including a newly renovated lab that integrates advanced electrophysiology (EP) services, with pacemaker implantation serving as a core EP offering patients with heart rhythm disorders. Together, these services provide both emergency and elective heart care to meet the growing demand for heart and vascular services, ensuring patients have access to leading-edge cardiovascular care in a comfortable, best-in-class environment close to home.

These recognitions underscore UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center's and UVA Health Prince William Medical Center's ongoing commitment to clinical excellence and their mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve.