U.S. News & World Report Releases
2024-2025 Best Hospitals Ranking
MIAMI, July 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 23rd time,
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, part of the University of Miami Health System and the
University of Miami Miller School of
Medicine, has been ranked the nation's Best in
Ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report in its
annual Best Hospitals survey. This comprehensive guide serves as a
valuable resource for consumers seeking optimal care in the
diagnosis, treatment, and management of challenging medical
problems.
Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D.,
Director and Chair of Bascom Palmer,
expressed gratitude for the Institute's exceptional patient care.
"We are privileged to be acknowledged once again as the nation's
leader in the life-changing and dynamic field of ophthalmology. Our
daily mission revolves around preserving and enhancing patients'
vision by delivering exceptional clinical care, conducting
innovative research, and teaching the next generation of eye care
providers."
The #1 ranking reflects Bascom
Palmer's expertise, with a dedicated team including doctors,
researchers, nurses, technicians, and support staff. Their
unwavering commitment ensures the highest standard of care for each
patient, addressing even the most challenging vision-related
problems.
"Achieving and then maintaining the No. 1 ranking for 23 years
is a testament to the excellence in clinical care and research that
exists at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute," said Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., chief operating officer
of UHealth. "It is a crown jewel of the University of Miami Health System and we're proud
to have this world-class eye care in South Florida."
Bascom Palmer boasts more than 30
research laboratories, programs, and centers focused on complex
vision challenges facing children, adolescents, and adults.
Pioneering scientific research and clinical trials are conducted at
the Corneal Innovation Laboratory, the Mark J. Daily Inherited
Retinal Diseases Research Center, the Lois Pope Center for Retinal
and Macular Degeneration Research, and the Dr. Nasser Ibrahim
Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Center.
Felipe Medeiros, M.D., Ph.D.,
Vice Chair of Research, leads innovative efforts capitalizing on
Bascom Palmer's wealth of resources.
His team leverages advanced clinical and research tools, including
artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality applications, to
develop AI-driven diagnostic tools and treatment protocols to
revolutionize patient outcomes for blinding conditions like
glaucoma.
Currently, Bascom Palmer's most
ambitious research initiative aims to restore vision by
transplanting a human eye. This "moon shot" project will lead to
new therapies for many blinding diseases and expand potential
treatments of other neurological conditions caused by trauma and
degenerations.
Beyond patient care and research, Bascom
Palmer remains committed to ophthalmic education and
training. The Institute often receives the nation's #1 ranking as
Best Residency Program based on reputation by Doximity, a
network of more than 2 million U.S. healthcare professionals, and
underscores the Institute's commitment to shaping the next
generation of ophthalmologists.
Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., dean
and chief academic officer of the University
of Miami Miller School of Medicine, said, "The physicians,
researchers and staff set the bar for the nation when it comes to
research and teaching the next generation of ophthalmologists. They
are truly poised to advance eye care in the world."
The U.S. News ranking for Bascom
Palmer is based on a survey of board-certified
ophthalmologists nationwide, who identify the nation's best eye
hospitals. For detailed rankings, visit
www.usnews.com/besthospitals.
Three other University of Miami
Health System programs joined Bascom
Palmer in being recognized: Neurology and Neurosurgery
ranked 25 in the nation; and the Cancer and Geriatrics programs
were "high-performing."
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has earned an international
reputation as one of the premier providers of eye care in the world
and is the largest ophthalmic care, research and educational
facility in the southeastern United
States. Nearly 300,000 patients are treated each year with a
broad range of ophthalmic conditions and more than 21,000 surgeries
are performed annually. With patient care facilities in
Miami, Palm Beach Gardens, Naples, Plantation, and Coral Gables, the Institute serves as the
Department of Ophthalmology for the University
of Miami Miller School of Medicine, part of
UHealth-University of Miami Health
System.
For information on Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, visit
www.bascompalmer.org.
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