Cincinnati (April 17, 2026) – The standard isn’t followed at The Christ Hospital. It’s set. The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute has once again earned national recognition for its exceptional cardiac surgical outcomes, receiving a total of four 3-star ratings—the highest possible—from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) in the following categories:
•Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement (MVRR)
•Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
•Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) + CABG
•Overall Combined (Multiprocedural) Cardiac Surgery (highest risk)
These elite designations place The Christ Hospital among the top 1% of heart programs across the U.S. and Canada—a reflection of the extraordinary care, skill, and compassion our team delivers every day.
“Our team of skilled surgeons and providers have qualified for this distinction under the most rigorous and respected independent quality indictors in healthcare,” said Dean Kereiakes, MD, FACC, MSCAI, Chairman of The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute and Medical Director of The Christ Hospital Research Institute. “Earning a 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons among four specific categories proves once again our team’s commitment to excellence while providing exceptional outcomes for cardiac patients here in Greater Cincinnati. No other program can boast this achievement”
“We continue to deliver the most advanced heart surgery possible for our patients not just here in Greater Cincinnati, but patients who travel to Cincinnati for excellent cardiac outcomes,” said Geoff Answini, MD, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Christ Hospital. “This national recognition has made The Christ Hospital a destination for cardiac surgical care and is a direct result of the teamwork, precision and relentless pursuit of excellence that define our program.”
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, eight ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For 137 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up of more than 1,300 physicians and more than 7,800 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 and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2026.