Published on November 10, 2025

Ridgeview nationally recognized for Surgical Care and Joint Replacement from Healthgrades

Healthgrades Awards

Ridgeview has again been nationally recognized for exceptional clinical excellence by Healthgrades®, the No. 1 site patients use when searching for a doctor or hospital. For a second year in a row, Ridgeview has been named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care™. This distinction places Ridgeview among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for Surgical Care for two years in a row.

Additionally, for a third year in a row, Ridgeview has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ — again placing Ridgeview among the top 5% in the nation for joint replacement for two years in a row. With this distinction, Ridgeview was named a 5-star recipient for Total Knee Replacement and a 5-star recipient for Total Hip Replacement for three years in a row. In addition to these national honors, Ridgeview was ranked #2 in Minnesota for Joint Replacement.

These achievements further affirm Ridgeview’s status as a premier destination for specialty care and underscore the organization’s longstanding commitment to excellent patient care.

“To be recognized by Healthgrades year after year is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Ridgeview system. Receiving this honor is motivation to continue to deliver the excellent care that patients know and trust when they come to Ridgeview,” said Mike Phelps, president and CEO, Ridgeview.

Each year, Healthgrades evaluates risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top hospitals in key specialty areas. Through easy-to-understand, objective measures of hospital performance, Healthgrades empowers patients with the information they need to find a hospital that excels in their procedure or condition.

Visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.

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