Jupiter Medical Center and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have announced a partnership to expand musculoskeletal care in South Florida. The collaboration will bring together Jupiter Medical Center, described as the region’s leading independent medical center, and HSS, which has been ranked No. 1 in orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report for 16 consecutive years.
According to Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center, “Jupiter Medical Center and HSS share a commitment to excellence in patient care. This relationship ensures that people in our community have direct access to the same orthopedic expertise trusted by patients of all kinds worldwide, including professional athletes.”
The alliance aims to provide comprehensive orthopedic services including joint replacement, sports medicine, spine surgery, and rehabilitation. HSS physicians will perform surgeries at Jupiter Medical Center’s new Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Institute. A new five-story Patient Care Tower with facilities dedicated to orthopedic care is nearing completion.
Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA, President and CEO of HSS and Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus said: “This collaboration reflects a unique depth of shared responsibility and opportunity to increase access to the world’s highest quality orthopedic care in Palm Beach County. For nearly half a century, Jupiter Medical Center has earned the trust of the community one patient at a time; HSS brings more than 163 years of unparalleled specialization in advancing care that is foundational to quality of life. Jupiter Medical Center’s continued investment in innovation and technology aligns seamlessly with our mission to provide the best orthopedic care available anywhere.”
Jupiter Medical Center has received recognition from Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals and from Money as one of America’s Best Orthopedic Hospitals. It is also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in hip fracture, hip replacement, and knee replacement procedures.
HSS was founded in 1863 as the first orthopedic hospital in the United States and operates as an academic medical center specializing exclusively in musculoskeletal health with its headquarters based in New York City (source). The institution delivers specialized services aimed at improving mobility and life quality while advancing research in orthopedics (source). Its network includes patients from all 50 states and over 100 countries; it serves many professional athletes across major leagues such as MLB, NBA, NFL, UFC among others.
Ryan W. Simovitch, MD, an HSS sports medicine surgeon based in Florida stated: “This partnership will help make Jupiter Medical Center the premier destination for musculoskeletal care in the region. Patients will have access to advanced care close to home, supported by the resources of a global leader.”
For further information about Jupiter Medical Center or HSS visit their respective websites jupitermed.com or hss.edu.
Jupiter Medical Center offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services through specialty centers including cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedics among others.
