Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for orthopedics, ear, nose & throat (ENT) care, and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
Fewer than half of the thousands of hospitals evaluated earned a “High Performing” designation in the types of care evaluated by U.S. News.
U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
Phil Greene, MD and chief medical officer for CVMC, said, “We are honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Performer in orthopedics, ear, nose & throat (ENT) care, and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. This distinction reflects the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, therapists, and support staff who work collaboratively every day to deliver exceptional patient care.”
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He added, “This recognition underscores our commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and outstanding outcomes across a broad range of specialized services. This achievement reinforces our mission to provide high-quality, evidence-based care close to home and inspires us to continue advancing our services to meet the evolving health care needs of our community.”
“When patients face a major surgery or a chronic medical condition, having access to clear, quality data is vital,” said U.S. News’ managing editor and chief of health analysis Ben Harder. “A ‘High Performing’ rating means that Catawba Valley Medical Center outperformed a national threshold, giving families a reliable starting point as they consult with their doctors to choose the best place for care.”
U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; less than half earned recognition in any of those 37 areas of care. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.
