CINCINNATI (November 7, 2025) – The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute has been named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care, and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention by Healthgrades — placing it among the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for superior outcomes in heart bypass and heart valve surgery.
The Christ Hospital is one of only three hospitals in Ohio to receive this elite recognition for cardiac surgery and only program honored in the Tri-State.
“This recognition affirms what our patients already know — that The Christ Hospital offers worldclass cardiovascular care close to home,” said Debbie Hayes, President & CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “Our teams combine innovation with compassion to deliver the highest-quality outcomes for the patients we are privileged to serve.”
“Every patient who comes through our doors receives care guided by decades of expertise and a relentless drive for excellence,” said Dean Kereiakes, MD, FACC, MSCAI, Chairman of The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute. “This distinction reflects not just one program, but a network-wide commitment to saving and improving lives through cutting-edge cardiovascular care.”
“We’re proud to be recognized among the nation’s best for cardiac surgery,” said Geoff Answini, MD, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery. “It’s a reflection of our team’s skill, collaboration, and dedication to advancing what’s possible in heart care.”
“This achievement underscores the collective strength of our program — the collaboration between physicians, nurses and advanced practice providers who make The Christ Hospital a national leader in heart care,” said Thomas O’Brien, MD, President of The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute.
Healthgrades’ annual awards evaluate hospital performance based solely on clinical outcomes. Hospitals that receive these distinctions demonstrate exceptional performance in delivering superior care and survival rates across cardiac procedures. For more information about The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute, visit TheChristHospital.com/Heart.
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About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For 135 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 7,200 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region, named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2025.