Physicians Regional Earns Highest Quality Rating From Society of Thoracic Surgery
3/3/2022
Naples, FL - Physicians Regional Healthcare System’s cardiac surgery program recently earned a distinguished three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgery for its patient care outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures. The three-star rating, which is the highest category for quality, places Physicians Regional among the elite for heart bypass surgery in the U.S.
The top designation from STS, a national accreditation body for all cardiothoracic surgery programs in the country, came just more than a year after establishing the heart surgery program at Physicians Regional with the addition of cardiothoracic surgeons Dr. Dennis Stapleton and Dr. Scot Schultz.
"The top star rating from the STS is a tremendous honor for our healthcare system and our cardiac surgery program," said Scott Lowe, CEO of Physicians Regional Healthcare System. "Our patients can feel comfortable knowing that they are receiving nationally recognized, high-quality care without leaving the Naples community."
The score is based on a variety of quality metrics surrounding patient outcomes, including low mortality and complication rates, and other indicators. Only 6%, or 56 of 917 cardiac surgery programs nationwide, earned the distinction for bypass procedures.
Prior to launching the cardiothoracic program in 2020, Physicians Regional completed a multi-million dollar facility renovation that included two new cardiac operating rooms, three new cardiac cath labs, and specialized intensive care beds for pre-procedure and post-procedure cardiac care.
To learn more about the heart program at Physicians Regional Health System, visit our heart care service page or call (855) 85-GREAT to find a cardiologist near you.
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