Orthopedics

Washington Health is recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement for two consecutive years, in 2024 and 2025. This distinction places us among the top hospitals nationwide for delivering exceptional surgical outcomes and high-quality patient care in joint replacement procedures.

Whether you’re suffering from a sudden injury or an ongoing condition, Washington Health is your source for total orthopedic care. From back and spine surgery to elbow and shoulder replacement, Washington Health offers a comprehensive range of orthopedic treatments and services, including:

• Elbow
• Hand and Wrist
• Hip
• Knee
• Shoulder
• Spine
• Foot and Ankle

For more information on the CMS Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model, go to whhs.com/CMS-CJR.

Washington Joint Replacement Services

Washington Health is proud to be recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement™ for the second consecutive year (2024-2025), placing us among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for this specialized surgery. Washington Health has also earned Five-Star Ratings for back and neck surgery, outpatient back and neck surgery, and outpatient total knee replacement, along with the prestigious Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ and Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™. These achievements are driven by the groundbreaking work of the Institute for Joint Restoration and Research. As a nationally recognized leader in orthopedic care, Washington Health remains committed to providing the highest level of treatment and innovation in the Bay Area.

National Recognition

• One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• One of Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence in 2024
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery for 6 Years in a Row (2018-2023)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement for 11 Years in a Row (2012-2022)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 10 Years in a Row (2014-2023)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 18 Years in a Row (2006-2023)

Excellence Awards

• Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award for 10 Years in a Row (2014-2023)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award for 17 Years in a Row (2007-2023)

Five-Star Recipient Awards

• Recipient of Five-Star for Outpatient Total Knee Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Recipient of Five-Star for Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
• Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement in 2024
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 20 Years in a Row (2004-2023)

Institute for Joint Restoration and Research

The Institute for Joint Restoration and Research is a program at Washington Health with a focus on research and education.

Washington Minimally Invasive Spine Program

The Minimally Invasive Spine Program at Washington Health offers high quality, effective treatment for patients with a wide variety of spinal conditions. We specialize in reconstructive spinal surgery. Our team of experts uses minimally invasive techniques to give patients the best possible outcomes while making treatment and recovery faster and easier.

Washington Health received a five-star rating from Healthgrades for spinal fusion surgery.

Washington Sports Medicine

Washington Health's sports medicine program offers both non-surgical and surgical treatment options for musculoskeletal issues to athletes of all ages. Our physicians believe that with the appropriate therapy, the body is able to heal itself without surgery. However, when surgery is necessary, our physicians are highly experienced in arthroscopic or minimally invasive techniques to speed you on your way to recovery.

Washington Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

The Washington Outpatient Rehabilitation Center (WORC) provides our patients with the most up-to-date therapeutic services in a spacious and modern facility. Staffed by highly educated physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants, our goal is to help you return to either your prior level of functioning or to increase your current level of functioning. The center provides outpatient orthopedic physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy.