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July 16, 2024/News Releases

Cleveland Clinic Ranked No. 1 Heart Hospital in U.S. for 30th Consecutive Year

U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospital Rankings also names Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital No. 1 hospital in Miami-Fort Lauderdale

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As one of the largest integrated heart centers in the world, Cleveland Clinic has long been recognized as a global leader in cardiovascular care.

Since the 1950s, Cleveland Clinic has been a pioneer in heart care, with its cardiologists and surgeons driving numerous breakthroughs in cardiology and heart surgery. These advancements include pivotal contributions to valve surgery, aorta surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), coronary angiography, bypass surgery, and more. Beyond the development of new devices and therapies, Cleveland Clinic is at the forefront of cardiovascular research, continuously uncovering breakthroughs that shape the future of cardiac care.

Because of this sustained excellence in outcomes and innovation, for the 30th year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Cleveland Clinic’s legacy of cardiovascular care by naming it the country’s No.1 hospital for heart care in the magazine’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings.

The annual rankings also placed Cleveland Clinic on its Best Hospitals Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 20 hospitals nationwide, in addition to naming Cleveland Clinic the No. 1 hospital in Ohio.

In South Florida, Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital was ranked as the No. 1 hospital in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale Metro Area and No. 6 in the state. Its Gastroenterology and GI Surgery Program received national recognition and ranked 40th in the United States. In the Treasure Coast, Cleveland Clinic’s Martin Health Hospital ranked No. 15 and Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital ranked No. 22 in Florida.

“I am proud to congratulate our caregivers who are committed to delivering high quality patient care and embracing our Patient’s First philosophy every day,” said Conor Delaney, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President, President of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida Market. “This recognition speaks to the collaborative spirit and the passion with which our caregivers serve our patients, each other and our communities. While we appreciate being recognized, we will always focus on doing what is right for our patients, which is providing the highest quality, safest care; supporting research and innovation and serving our communities.”

Cleveland Clinic’s legacy as a global leader in cardiovascular care enables physicians at Cleveland Clinic Florida to draw upon the experience and expertise of the Cleveland heart team and bring innovations to Florida locations. The Florida hospitals provide complex cardiovascular care, including heart bypass and valve surgeries and the Weston Hospital performs heart transplants.

“We are honored and grateful to be recognized as the nation’s top hospital for heart care for the 30th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report,” said Lars Svensson, M.D., Ph.D., Enterprise Chief of Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication, talent and compassion of our team, including our doctors, nurses, researchers, educators and support staff. They are committed to excellence in every aspect of their work, not just in terms of clinical outcomes, but in also in our approach to patient experience, research and innovation, and in training the next generation of heart-care professionals.”

Cleveland Clinic’s historical milestones in cardiovascular care include:

  • 1956: Performs the world’s first successful “stopped-heart” surgery.
  • 1958: Performs the world’s first selective coronary angiography.
  • 1967: Pioneers the world’s first modern coronary bypass surgery
  • 1982: Helps design the first permanent artificial heart.
  • 1992: Performs the world’s first combination mitral valve repair/Maze procedure.
  • 1998: Pioneers the world’s first minimally invasive heart surgery.
  • 2005: Helps pioneer the TAVR procedure (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement).
  • 2011: Discovers that high levels of TMAO are found to predict future cardiovascular disease risk.
  • 2020: Cleveland Clinic completes its 2000th heart transplant
  • 2022: First Implant of a Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker in United States
  • 2024: Discovers link between high levels of niacin and heart disease

About the Cleveland Clinic’s Florida Market 

Cleveland Clinic in Florida is a nonprofit, multi-specialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic’s Florida market includes Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. The Florida market is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose. For more information about Cleveland Clinic in Florida, visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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