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.

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

About Us

Huntsville Hospital’s Heart Center and Heart Institute represents the largest and most experienced team of board-certified cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiac anesthesiologists in North Alabama and southern Tennessee as indicated by the American Hospital Directory.

Named high-performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report for the following:

Heart bypass surgery (2024-2025)
Heart failure (2024-2025)
Heart attack (2024-2025)
Aortic valve surgery (2024-2025)

Other clinical recognition includes Healthgrades:

America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery for seven years in a row (2015-2021)
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award for eight years in a row (2014-2021)
Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery for eight years in a row (2014-2021)
Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Bypass Surgery for 14 years in a row (2008-2021)
Five-Star Recipient for Defibrillator Procedures for two years in a row (2020-2021)