UAMS Named Top 10% in Nation for Joint Replacement

By Yavonda Chase

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) ranks among the top 10% in the nation for joint replacement surgery for the second year in a row, according to Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.

UAMS also received the Joint Replacement Excellence Award.

“Our orthopaedic team believes in putting the patient first, and it shows,” said Steppe Mette, M.D., senior vice chancellor for UAMS Health and CEO of UAMS Medical Center. “Year after year, our orthopaedic team offers exceptional care to the people of Arkansas.”

https://news.uams.edu/2021/10/19/uams-named-top-10-in-nation-for-joint-replacement/

UAMS ranks among the top 10% in the nation for joint replacement surgery for the second year in a row, according to Healthgrades. UAMS also received the Joint Replacement Excellence Award.

UAMS’ Ear, Nose & Throat Department Ranked Among Top 50 in Nation for Third Consecutive Year

By Linda Satter

Aug. 13, 2021 | For the third year in a row, the ear, nose and throat (ENT) department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been ranked among the top 50 nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.

The digital news and information company that is the global leader in quality rankings also recognized UAMS as a Best Hospital for 2021-22 and named five areas as high performing: colon cancer surgery, diabetes, hip replacement, knee replacement and stroke.

UAMS’ ENT program is the only one at any hospital in Arkansas to achieve national ranking status.

https://news.uams.edu/2021/08/13/uams-ear-nose-throat-department-ranked-among-top-50-in-nation-for-third-consecutive-year/