Palomar UC San Diego Health Orthopedic and Spine Center of San Diego County ranks in the top 10 percent of U.S. hospitals. Superior patient outcomes mean fewer complications and readmissions. We are proud to be nationally recognized for our exceptional results.

To help patients decide where to receive care, U.S. News & World Report evaluates data on nearly 5,000 hospitals in 16 adult specialties, 9 adult procedures and conditions, and 10 pediatric specialties. A hospital must excel in caring for the
sickest, most medically complex patients to be nationally ranked in a specialty.

• Palomar UC San Diego Health Poway – Knee Replacement 2020-2021
• Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido – Knee and Hip Replacement 2020-2021

Palomar UC San Diego Health is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for the following:

• Palomar UC San Diego Health Poway – Knee and Hip Replacement 2013 – 2018
• Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido – Knee and Hip Replacement 2013 – 2018
• Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido – Spine Surgery

The Aetna Institutes of Quality awarded Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido with the Quality distinction for orthopedic and spine surgery
for 2013 – 2018.

Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido and Poway were recognized by Healthgrades for superior outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement and knee replacement.

Distinctions include:

• America’s 100 Best Joint Replacement 2016–2023 (Escondido)
• Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award 2016–2023 (Escondido)
• Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award 2016–2023 (Escondido)
• Five-Star Recipient Back Surgery 2021 (Escondido)
• Five-Star Recipient Hip Fracture Treatment 2021–2025 (Poway)
• Five-Star Recipient Total Hip Replacement 2015–2024 (Escondido)
• Five-Star Recipient Total Knee Replacement 2016–2023 (Escondido)

Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido was named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics in 2018.