A report released today by HealthGrades, the nation’s most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality ratings, named Citrus Memorial Health System as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation for Spine Surgery and Overall Orthopedics.

The Inverness hospital is also rated among the best for Hip Fracture Treatment and Treatment of Stroke.

Choosing a hospital can be a life or death decision. HealthGrades’ report found that patients treated at five-star rated hospitals experience a 73 percent lower risk of mortality and a 63 percent lower risk of complications compared to 1-star rated hospitals. A quality comparison of doctors and hospitals in the Tampa area can be found online at HealthGrades.com.

Citrus Memorial CEO Ryan Beaty credits Citrus Memorial’s dedicated staff of physicians, nurses, techs and therapists with the hospital’s ability to provide great outcomes. He said, “Our ability to provide our patients with the best care possible is a direct result of our skilled staff. They really care about the quality of care patients receive from the time they enter the door until the time they leave. They are to be commended for a job well done.”

“Patients today have a wide array options when it comes to choosing a healthcare provider,” said Kerry Hicks, HealthGrades chief executive officer. “At HealthGrades, we are proud to have led the way for empowering patient choice based on objective clinical outcomes and access to actionable quality measures. We commend Citrus Memorial Health System for its superior quality and support of consumerism and transparency in the Tampa area.”