Good Samaritan University Hospital Earns Multiple National Distinctions from Healthgrades for Cardiac and Spine Surgery Excellence

Catholic Health’s Good Samaritan University Hospital announced today that it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the most referenced website used by Americans when searching for a doctor or hospital.

Among Good Samaritan University Hospital’s new recognitions are several top national honors for cardiac surgery, including being named one of Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery in 2026. The hospital also received the Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2025–2026), placing it among the Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery in 2026 and the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2025–2026).

Good Samaritan also achieved Five-Star ratings across multiple specialties, including:

• Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Back Surgery for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Back & Neck Surgery in 2026

“These distinctions from Healthgrades reaffirm our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional care and achieving superior outcomes for our patients,” said Good Samaritan University Hospital President Dr. Justin Lundbye. “Our cardiac, neurosurgery and spine teams consistently demonstrate clinical excellence and compassion, combining advanced technology with a deep dedication to quality and safety.”

Good Samaritan University Hospital’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Each year, Healthgrades evaluates risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top hospitals in key specialty areas, including cardiac and surgical care. Through objective measures of hospital performance, Healthgrades empowers patients with the information they need to find a hospital that excels in their specific condition or procedure.

“As performance gaps persist between the nation’s highest-and lowest-achieving facilities, seeking care at a top-performing hospital has never been more important,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Good Samaritan University Hospital for its outstanding commitment to quality and for delivering consistently superior outcomes in cardiac and spine surgery.”

Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.