INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - Franciscan Health Indianapolis recently received several recognitions for work in neurosciences and pulmonary care, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. 

Included in the honors were: the Healthgrades Neurosciences Excellence Award™, the Healthgrades 2024 Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, the Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award™ and the Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.

These achievements place Franciscan Health in the upper echelon of hospitals nationally for specialty care and reflect the organization's commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible.

"Being recognized by Healthgrades is a true testament to the dedication of our neurosciences team," said Sharon Annee, administrative director for Orthopedics and Neurosciences. "We have an amazing group of physicians and staff, who provide exceptional patient care and continue to be on the cutting-edge of neuroscience."

"We are very grateful to be recognized for our pulmonary work by Healthgrades," said Dr. Faisal Khan, medical director for Endoscopy and Interventional Pulmonary in Central Indiana. "We have an outstanding team who provides best-in-class care to our patients, and everyone truly has a passion for what they do."

Other Healthgrades awards include:

  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Neurosciences
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services

Franciscan Health Indianapolis continues to be at the forefront of advancements in neurosciences and pulmonary care, including conducting innovative research and taking part in various clinical trials.

Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and complications. By focusing on what matters most, patient outcomes, Healthgrades ratings provide critical feedback for both patients and hospitals. 

The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.

"Healthgrades congratulates Franciscan Health for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high quality care to all patients," said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. "Your dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts have not only set you apart but have also positively impacted the lives of countless patients."

Visit Healthgrades.com for an in-depth look at Franciscan Health Indianapolis's performance and profile to explore the highest quality care in Indianapolis. Consumers can also learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here. 

About Franciscan Health

The Franciscan Alliance healthcare ministry began in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1875. Today, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest with 12 hospital campuses, more than 19,000 employees and a number of nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Hospitals include: Franciscan Health Carmel; Franciscan Health Crawfordsville; Franciscan Health Crown Point; Franciscan Health Dyer; Franciscan Health Indianapolis; Franciscan Health Lafayette; Franciscan Health Michigan City; Franciscan Health Mooresville; Franciscan Health Munster; Franciscan Health Olympia Fields (Illinois); Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital (Carmel) and Franciscan Health Rensselaer.

About Healthgrades

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