m fall 2012 - Inova Health System

TOP-NOTCH
Inova Fairfax Hospital has been
ranked No. 1 in the Washington,
DC, metro area in the recent U.S.
News & World Report’s prestigious
listing of the nation’s best
hospitals. Once again, Inova
Fairfax Hospital claimed its
position among the nation’s
top-ranked medical institutions,
placing 23rd in gynecology and
50th in heart and heart surgery.
“These recognitions say a
tremendous amount about the
high quality of care that we
provide,” says Patrick Christiansen,
PhD, Chief Operating
Officer and Interim Chief
Executive Officer for Inova
Fairfax Medical Campus. “It’s
a reflection of how we treat
each of our patients with personalized
care.”
For the past two decades, U.S.
News & World Report’s Best
Hospitals list has become a highly
regarded measure of achievement.
Receiving recognition in the
esteemed listing is a testament to
the superior care and unsurpassed
service provided by the physicians,
nurses, administrators and staff
at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Women’s Services
The Best Hospitals rankings
evaluate a hospital based on its
ability to provide expert inpatient
care for patients who are especially
at risk because of their age,
physical condition or the challenging
aspect of the care they require.
Inova Women’s Hospital has a
medical team capable of providing
a wide range of care, from the
routine office visit to advanced
treatment for gynecologic cancers.
“Achieving a national ranking
of 23rd really reflects the depth
and breadth of the quality and
competency of our team members
within this program,” says
Patricia Schmehl, Inova Women’s
Hospital Administrator. “Medical
expertise, nursing skill set,
research and a strong background
in promoting women’s
health must all be in place.”
With the addition of a brand
new women’s hospital due in 2016,
the medical team is focused on
building a world-class reputation
as a regional destination for
advanced clinical services.
“We are on a forward trajectory
in terms of taking what we have
to a much higher echelon of
excellence,” says Larry Maxwell,
MD, Chairman of the Department
of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
“We have significant five- and
10-year goals of becoming a major
top OB-GYN department by
national standards.”
Cardiac Competence
There are many reasons Inova’s
Heart and Vascular Institute
received national recognition
for its specialty cardiac services.
Having access to the largest
network of cardiac specialists in
the region, the Institute offers the
highest level of expertise and the
most advanced procedures
available, from 3-D echocardiology
and electrophysiological mapping
to heart transplants.
“This recognition is an
acknowledgement of the highcaliber
care we consistently deliver
“It’s a reflection of how we
treat each of our patients
with personalized care.”
—Patrick Christiansen, PhD,
Chief Operating Officer for
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
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