LONG
BEACH, Calif., June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amandeep
Bhalla, Medical Director of the Spine Center at MemorialCare
Long Beach Medical Center, was named one of the 150 doctors listed
as the 2024 America's Best Spine Surgeons by Newsweek.
"We are proud to congratulate Dr. Bhalla for being recognized
among the top 150 spine surgeons in the nation," said Joe Kim, M.D., chief medical officer,
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. "This prestigious ranking
highlights Dr. Bhalla's commitment to his patients, his skill, and
his dedication to providing the highest quality of care. This
recognition is a testament to his expertise in the field and his
persistent pursuit of medical excellence."
Newsweek partnered with Statista, a comprehensive
statistic platform, to launch the annual America's Best Spine
Surgeons ranking list, aiming to guide those suffering from chronic
back pain to help them find quality specialized care. The
Newsweek ranking of the top 150 spine surgeons was based on
Medicare data, an online survey of more than 30,000 medical
experts, quality-of-care ratings by peers of each spine surgeon and
their American Board of Orthopedic Surgery certifications. The list
consists of surgeons from the 20 states with the highest numbers of
practicing physicians.
"It is a tremendous honor and deeply humbling to be acknowledged
among the best spine surgeons in the nation by Newsweek,"
said Dr. Bhalla. "This recognition is important to me as it was
based on the opinions of my medical peers and colleagues. I go to
work every day with my patients' best interests at the heart of
what I do. I know how important it is to maintain trust among my
patients and peers, and it is my true north in how I approach all
clinical encounters."
The Spine Center at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center was
recognized by Blue Shield as a 2023 Blue Distinction Center
for spine surgery. The Spine Center offers elective surgical
procedures for patients suffering from spine injuries and spine
disorders. With its extensive pre-operative education, patients
feel confident about their upcoming surgery. The Spine Center's
surgeons are highly-trained in the latest complex spine surgery
techniques and procedures, with some also trained in the latest
spine surgery technology on the market, ExcelsiusGPS®.
About MemorialCare Long Beach Medical
Center:
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is a member
of MemorialCare, a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system.
Long Beach Medical Center has been providing the community with
compassionate, quality health care for more than 100 years. At the
forefront of specialized care, research, and education, Long Beach
Medical Center uses the most advanced healthcare technologies,
including pioneering surgical systems like – ExactechGPS® and
ExcelsiusGPS®. Recognized among the top 3% of all California acute care hospitals, Long Beach
Medical Center is recognized as "Best Hospital" for OBGYN and
Orthopedics and ranked regionally in the Los Angeles Metro Area by U.S. News &
World Report and earned Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence.
With premier centers dedicated to cancer, heart, rehabilitation,
orthopedics, neurosciences, and trauma, physicians and surrounding
hospitals continually refer to its accredited programs. For more
information, visit memorialcare.org/LongBeach.
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