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Recognitions

Collaboration and commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes by all members of the Heart Center places our cardiac program ahead of others. This philosophy has helped us achieve national recognition based on independent reviews of our patient treatment and surgery results.

These national organizations set benchmarks and best practices for optimal patient outcomes. We are pleased the results of our efforts are recognized by these national organizations.

  • American Heart Association 2025 Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award.
  • Named high-performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report for the following:
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (2026-2027)
    • Heart Bypass Surgery (2026-2027)
    • Aortic Valve Surgery (2026-2027)
    • Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma (2026-2027)
    • Colon Cancer Surgery (2026-2027)
    • Gynecological Cancer Surgery (2026-2027)
    • Lung Cancer Surgery (2026-2027)
    • Hip Replacement (2026-2027)
    • Pacemaker implantation (2026-2027)
    • Prostate Cancer Surgery (2026-2027)
    • Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery (2026-2027)
  • Healthgrades recognized Huntsville Hospital for the following clinical achievements:
    • America's 50 Best Cardiac Surgery for 7 years in a row (2015-2021)
    • Five-Star Distinction for Coronary Bypass Surgery for 14 years in a row (2008-2021)
    • Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award (2014-2021)
    • Five-Star Distinction for Defibrillator Procedures (2020-2021)
    • Five-Star Distinction for Repair of Abdominal Aorta (2021)
    • Five-Star Distinction for Spinal Fusion Surgery for 3 years in a row (2017-2019)
    • Five-Star Distinction for Total Knee Replacement in 2019

Get with the Guideline Gold Plus for Heart Failure 2025
U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Heart Bypass Surgery
U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital for Aortic Valve Surgery
U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Colon Cancer Surgery
U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Gynecological Cancer Surgery
U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Heart Bypass Surgery
U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Hip Replacement
U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Leukemia Lymphoma Myeloma
U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Spinal Fusion
Joint Commission
Echocardiography
Nuclear Cardiology
Acr Radiology
Vascular Testing
AACVPR Certified Program Seal
Blue Distinction Center
Get with the Guideline Gold Plus for Heart Failure 2026

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