Heartland Orthopedic Specialists Receives Prestigious Recognition

Douglas County Hospital and Heartland Orthopedic Specialists were rated as the #1 joint replacement provider in the State of Minnesota in 2011 by CareChex®, surpassing all other hospitals in the state.

The recipient of this award must display excellent care in joint replacement procedures, safety, and several other clinical areas. “We strive to provide Minnesota patients with the best orthopedic care possible,” says Dr. Paul A. Dale, joint replacement surgeon at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists. “The recognitions wouldn’t have been possible without the surgeons and hospital staff’s experience and quality-care.”

In addition to being #1 in Minnesota, Heartland Orthopedic Specialists was named in the top 100 in the nation by CareChex®, an independent health care ranking service. Other recognitions include the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacements, a recognition that is awarded to hip and knee replacement providers who have established an outstanding record of orthopedic care.

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists provides joint replacement care for the shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, foot and ankle. For more information about the services offered, call (800) 762-1177. To learn more about the awards received, click here.