Ratings place OrthoIndy Hospital among the nation’s top-performing facilities for safety and quality in these procedures
INDIANAPOLIS – The 2026 Specialty Excellence Report by Healthgrades is out, and OrthoIndy, a leading orthopedic practice specializing in bone, joint, spine and muscle care, is proud to announce that OrthoIndy Hospital has been rated five stars for five services. These include inpatient and outpatient total knee replacement, inpatient and outpatient total hip replacement, and spinal fusion surgery.
For the 2026 report, Healthgrades compared hospitals with statistically better-than-expected performance (five stars) to those with statistically worse-than-expected performance (one star) and found: From 2022 to 2024, patients undergoing total knee replacement in hospitals with five stars had, on average, an 80.2% lower risk of experiencing a complication during their hospital stay compared to patients treated at one-star hospitals. For total hip replacement, five-star hospitals averaged a 79.9% lower risk, and for spinal fusion surgery, a 54% lower risk, on average. *
“When patients come to OrthoIndy, they’re trusting us with something deeply personal – their mobility and quality of life,” said Dr. Matthew Lavery, president of OrthoIndy. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see that trust reflected in these results. The 2026 Specialty Excellence Report reaffirms that our team is delivering the safe, effective care our patients expect and deserve, and we’re honored to help them get back to the activities they enjoy.”
While each of these five-star ratings represents a year over year achievement, one milestone stands out – 19 consecutive years as a five-star recipient for inpatient total knee replacement (2008-2026).
“Maintaining a five-star result for nearly two decades is a remarkable testament to our team’s consistency and dedication,” continued Lavery. “Our top priority is to raise the standard of orthopedic care for every patient, every day. These results confirm that our commitment to caring for patients safely, skillfully and compassionately continues to make a real difference in our community.”
Beyond this year’s five-star ratings, OrthoIndy Hospital received top honors in two outpatient specialties for the third consecutive year (2024-2026). The hospital was named among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for both Outpatient Joint Replacement and Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence. In addition, the hospital earned three Specialty Excellence Awards for Inpatient and Outpatient Joint Replacement and Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery, placing the hospital among the nation’s top 5% of hospitals for these services.
These achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Each year, Healthgrades evaluates risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top hospitals in key specialty areas.
“Healthgrades’ specialty awards help consumers find high quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize OrthoIndy Hospital for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas, including total joint replacement and orthopedic surgery.”
Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care. To learn more about OrthoIndy, visit orthoindy.com.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
Media Contact: Brandon Smith, Chief Development Officer at OrthoIndy, P: 317.802.2439, E: [email protected]
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About OrthoIndy
OrthoIndy is one of the most highly respected orthopedic practices in the country. With over 100 physicians providing care to Indiana residents, OrthoIndy provides leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care. OrthoIndy is a three-time recipient of the number one ranking in Indiana for joint replacement by Healthgrades—one of several national and statewide honors the organization has received from Healthgrades, Press Ganey and other organizations that evaluate healthcare quality and patient experience. OrthoIndy is the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Fever and serves as the preferred orthopedic provider for employees of the State of Indiana and Indianapolis Public Schools. For more information on OrthoIndy, please call 317.802.2000 or visit us at OrthoIndy.com.
2026 Specialty Awards & Ratings
OrthoIndy Hospital
Best Specialty
- America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence (2024-2026)
- America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement (2024-2026)
- America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement (2022-2026)
Orthopedics
- Joint Replacement Excellence Award (2020-2026)
- Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement (2022-2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement (2008-2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement (2025-2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery (2014-2026)
Outpatient
- Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award (2024-2026)
- Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award (2024-2026)
- Top 5% in the Nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence (2024-2026)
- Top 5% in the Nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement (2024-2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Total Knee Replacement (2024-2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement (2024-2026)
