Christiana Hospital Named Among Becker’s Blue Distinction Centers+ for Spine Surgery

ChristianaCare’s Christiana Hospital is listed among the nation’s Blue Distinction Centers+ for Spine Surgery, as reported in Becker’s Spine Review.

Blue Distinction Centers+ for Spine Surgery are hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield for demonstrating safe, cost-effective and efficient care. Facilities are also measured on how efficiently they deliver patient care, based on a set of objective measures.

“Recognition as a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Spine Surgery facility is a testament to ChristianaCare’s commitment to providing the safest, most effective care for our patients,” said Gerard Fulda, M.D., chair of the Department of Surgery.

ChristianaCare’s spine program includes a 30-bed unit in Christiana Hospital that provides comprehensive care for people suffering from cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disorders. Conditions treated include degenerative diseases, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, tumors and spinal-cord injuries. Procedures include minimally invasive surgery with image guidance, spinal fusion, artificial disks and disk replacement.

The comprehensive spine program brings together specialists in medical imaging, physiatry, outpatient and assessment and pain management to provide patients with a full continuum of care before, during and after surgery.

ChristianaCare was ranked No. 1 in 2019 by CareChex for spinal surgery in the greater Philadelphia area for inpatient surgical procedures.

Learn more about our spine care program or schedule a consultation with one of our spine specialists at 800-693-CARE.