We are a small specialty hospital in central California known for its luxurious accommodations, excellent patient experience and five-star cardiac, vascular and bariatric surgery services. We have earned a 5-star rating in carotid surgery for five years (2009-2013) from Healthgrades®, a leading independent heath care ratings organization. Our metabolic & bariatric surgery program also earned Healthgrades' 5-star rating and a Bariatric Excellence Award™ five years in a row (2009/2010-2013), putting us in the top five percent of all programs nationwide. And in 2011, our cardiovascular intensive care nurses were among only 15 hospital ICUs in the nation to earn the Beacon Award of Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. According to Healthgrades and patients alike, we also rate among the top California hospitals when it comes to providing a healing environment. More than 90% of patients surveyed indicated they “definitely would” recommend us to family and friends and Healthgrades ranks us in the top 5% nationally – recognizing our hotel-like environment and service with the Outstanding Patient Experience Award – six years in a row. That's a distinction that only two California hospitals have ever achieved.