About Us
Palm Beach Health Network – Where Expertise Meets Excellence
The Palm Beach Health Network (PBHN) comprises seven hospitals and care centers in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. We are the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County and include Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center (including Palm Beach Children’s Hospital), West Boca Medical Center and Florida Coast Medical Center.
About Palm Beach Health Network
Our network includes large multi-specialty physician groups, several ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient diagnostic facilities. We are known for providing quality healthcare that blends advanced medical services with compassionate, patient-centered care. With a long-standing presence and hospitals across Palm Beach County and now including the Treasure Coast, more patients trust PBHN than any other network in the region.
Awards and Distinctions
Cardiac Services
- One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery in 2027
- Recipient of the Healthgrades 2027 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery in 2027
- Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2024–2027)
- Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2027
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for 4 Years in a Row (2024–2027)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 25 Years in a Row (2003–2027)
- Five-Star Recipient for Defibrillator Procedures for 4 Years in a Row (2024–2027)
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Vascular Care
- Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Procedures in 2026
- Carotid Care Excellence Award
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Critical Care
- Recipient of the Healthgrades Critical Care Excellence Award for 2 Years in a Row (2025–2026)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care (2025–2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 24 Years in a Row (2004–2027)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure for 5 Years in a Row (2023–2027)
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Gastrointestinal
- Five-Star Recipient for Upper GI Surgeries for 6 Years in a Row (2022–2027)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed in 2027
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Pulmonary
- Pulmonary Care Excellence Award (2025–2027)
- Top 10% in the Nation for Pulmonary Services (2025–2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for COPD Treatment in 2026
- Five-Star Recipient for Pneumonia Treatment (2024–2027)
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Emergency
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for 20 Years in a Row (2008–2027)
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Neuroscience
- American College of Emergency Physicians Accredited Geriatric ED
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Weight Loss
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
- Optum/United Healthcare Bariatric Center of Excellence
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Robotic Surgery
- Surgical Review Corporation Robotic Center of Excellence
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Bariatric and Weight Loss Care
- Accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
- Recognized by BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION with a Blue Distinction® Centers for Bariatric Surgery designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
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Breast Care
- The Norma E. & Miles M. Zisson Comprehensive Breast Center of the Palm Beaches at Good Samaritan Medical Center is designated by the American College of Surgeons as a National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for 13 Years in a Row
- Designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR)
- Recognized as a Center of Excellence for Hidden Scar Breast Cancer SurgeryTM
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Cancer Care
- The Cancer Care of Palm Beach at Good Samaritan Medical Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons
- Designated Lung Cancer Screening Clinic by the American College of Radiology (ACR)
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Cardiovascular Care
- Healthgrades Five-Star for Treatment of Heart Failure (2023)
- Healthgrades Five-Star for Treatment of Heart Failure (2022)
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Gastrointestinal Care
- Five-Star Recipient for Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries (2027)
- Five-Star Treatment for Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries (2026)
- Five-Star for Treatment of GI Bleed Medallion (2024)
- Five-Star for Colorectal Surgeries (2021)
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Imaging
- Accredited Imaging facility by the American College of Radiology in Breast Ultrasound, CT, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine & PET, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, and Ultrasound
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Labor & Delivery
- Healthgrades Five-Star for C-Section Delivery for two years in a row (2022-2023)
- Healthgrades Five-Star for Vaginal Delivery for nine years in a row (2014-2023)
- 2022 Award for Excellence in Maternity Care from Florida Department of Health and the Agency for Health Care Administration for reducing the rate of unnecessary caesarian sections (C-sections) for low-risk births.
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Neuroscience/Stroke
- American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Award (2025)
- Healthgrades Five-Star for Treatment of Stroke (2021)
- Healthgrades Five-Star Treatment of Stroke (2026)
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Orthopedics
- Designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by BlueCross BlueShield
- The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement and Spine Surgery certifications by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
- Designated as an Aetna Institute of Quality Orthopedic Facility for Total Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery (2025)
- Recipient of the Healthgrades Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award for 3 Years in a Row (2025-2027)
- Recipient of the Healthgrades 2027 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence for 3 Years in a Row (2025-2027)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement in 2027
- Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2026-2027)
- Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery in 2027
- Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence (2026)
- Five Star Recipient Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion) 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
- The Only Hospital in South Florida to be recognized with the America’s 100 Best for Spine and Outpatient Orthopedic Excellence Award in 2025 by Healthgrades
- Recipient of the Healthgrades 2025 Spine Surgery Excellence Award
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Spine Surgery in 2025
- Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery in 2025
- Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery in 2025
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- Palm Beach Post Community Choice Award – Best ER 2026
- Palm Beach Post Community Choice Award – Best Pediatrics 2026
- "Best Pediatric ER" Kids Crown Award from South Florida Parenting Magazine (2017, 2016, 2015)
- "Best Pediatric Hospital" Kids Crown Award from South Florida Parenting Magazine (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013)
- Fit Friendly Workplace from Florida Department of Health (2014)
- Tenet Circle of Excellence (2014)
- Healthstream Excellence Through Insight award for Most Improved Patient Experience - Large Hospital (2014)
- American College of Surgeons: Verified Pediatric Surgery Program
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Cardiovascular Care
- Recognized as the No. 2 Hospital in Florida for Cardiac Surgery and the Top-Ranked Hospital in South Florida by Healthgrades
- Named Among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery in for 2 Years in a Row (2026-2027) by Healthgrades
- Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award recipient for 2 Years in a Row (2026-2027) by Healthgrades
- Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery in 2027 by Healthgrades
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2026-2027) by Healthgrades
- Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Bypass Surgery in 2027 by Healthgrades
- Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery 3 Years in a Row (2025-2027) by Healthgrades
- Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Surgery 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026) by Healthgrades
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025) by Healthgrades
- Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award recipient in 2023 by Healthgrades
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery in 2023 by Healthgrades
- Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery in 2023 by Healthgrades
- High Performance in Heart Attack in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Hospitals
- High Performance in Heart Failure in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Hospitals
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Critical Care
- Five-Star Treatment of Sepsis in 2027 by Healthgrades
- Named a Comprehensive Florida Resuscitation Center of Excellence for Delivering Exceptional Outcomes in Cardiac Arrest Care
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure 3 Years in a Row (2024-2026)
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Gastrointestinal Care
- Five-Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries in 2025 by Healthgrades
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed in 2024 by Healthgrades
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Nephrology Care
- High Performance in the Treatment of Kidney Failure in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals
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Neuroscience Care
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke 3 Years in a Row (2025-2027) by Healthgrades
- Advanced Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission
- American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus (2015-2025)
- American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll (2022-2025)
- High Performance in the Treatment of Stroke in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-2023 Best Hospitals
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Orthopedic Care
- Named Among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery in 2027 by Healthgrades
- Spine Surgery Excellence Award Recipient in 2027 by Healthgrades
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Spine Surgery in 2027 by Healthgrades
- Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2026-2027) by Healthgrades
- The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hip and Knee Replacement
- Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Aetna Institute of Quality Orthopedic Facility for Total Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery
- Five-Star Recipient for Back and Neck Surgery in 2023 by Healthgrades
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Pulmonary Care
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia in 2027 by Healthgrades
- Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ recipient 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025) by Healthgrades
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Pulmonary Care 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025) by Healthgrades
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025) by Healthgrades
- Five Star Recipient for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 2024 by Healthgrades
- High Performance in the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in U.S. News & World Report's 2020-2023 Best Hospitals
- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Certified Program (2014-2028)
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- Joint Commission Accredited Medical Center
- Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education: Accredited CME Provider
- Palm Beach Post Community Choice Award – Best Hospital 2025
- Healthgrades 5 star Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery 2027
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Neuroscience Care
- Det Norske Veritas (DNV): Comprehensive Stoke Certification
- Get with the Guidelines: Stroke Gold Plus Award 2025 (15th Consecutive Year)
- Get with the Guidelines: Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll 2026
- Get with the Guidelines: Stroke Advance Therapy Honor Roll 2026
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Critical Care
- Palm Beach Post Community Choice Award – Best ER 2026
- Agency for Healthcare Administration: Trauma Level 1 & Level 2
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Internal Medicine
- Get with the Guidelines: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll 2023
Surgical Care
- American College of Surgeons: Verified Pediatric Surgery Program
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Orthopedic Care
- Healthgrades 5 Star: Hip fracture
- Healthgrades 5 Star: Knee Replacement
- Blue Distinction Center+: Knee, Hip Replacements & Spine Surgery
- Joint Commission Accreditation: Total Joint Replacement for Hip and Knee
- Joint Commission Accreditation: Spine Surgery
- Healthgrades 5 Star: Spinal Fusion
- Palm Beach Post Community Choice Award – Best Orthopedic / Sports Medicine 2024-2026
- Healthgrades: Spine Surgery Excellence Award 2026
- Healthgrades: America's 100 Best Spine Surgery 2026
- Healthgrades 5 Star: Spinal Fusion Surgery 2026
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Labor & Delivery
- Blue Distinction Center+: Maternity Care
- Healthgrades 5 Star: Vaginal and C-Section
- Palm Beach Post Community Choice Award – Best Maternity / Childbirth Center 2024-2026
- Palm Beach Post Community Choice Award – Best Women's Health Services
- Florida Hospital Association: Excellence in Maternity Care 2022
- Florida Perinatal Quality Consortium: 5 Star Respectful Maternity Care 2024
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Imaging
- American College of Radiology: Imaging services certification in all imaging modalities (MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Mammography)
Pathology
- College of American Pathologists: Laboratory and Blood Bank Services
- Center for Laboratory Improvement Amendments: Laboratory Services
- The College of American Pathologists: Laboratory Services
- The College of American Pathologists: Respiratory Services
Cardiac Care
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure 2026, 2027
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack 2027
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Critical Care
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure 5 years in a row (2023-2027)
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027
- Healthgrades Critical Care Excellence Award; Naming West Boca Medical Center Amont the Top 15% in the Nation for Critical Care 2027
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies 2027
- Healthgrades Emergency Hospitalization Excellence Award: Naming West Boca Medical Center Amont the Top 15% in the Nation for Emergency Medicine 2027
- Get with the Guidelines: Stroke Gold Plus Award 2025
- Get with the Guidelines: Stoke Honor Roll 2025
- Get With the Guidelines: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll 2025
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Gastrointestinal Care
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Small Intestine Surgeries 2024
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed 2024
- Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award 2025
- Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award 2025
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries 5 years in a row (2023-2027)
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Orthopedic Care
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Small Intestine Surgeries 2024
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed 2024
- Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award 2025
- Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award 2025
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries 5 years in a row (2023-2027)
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Maternity Care
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for C-Section and Vaginal Deliveries 7 years in a row (2015-2022)
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Our Physician Groups
About PBHN Physician Group About Palm Beach Children's Surgical Specialists About Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute (PBNI)
About Palm Beach Surgical About Surgical Institute of the Palm Beaches
Community Outreach
Palm Beach Health Network is committed to helping the communities we serve to maintain healthy lives at home. We work to support our community through outreach programs that address health concerns that are important to you. Our community outreach program provides:
- Screenings and health education for the community
- Speaker’s Bureau on a wide range of health topics
- Interactive health promotion and prevention education at health fairs
Speakers Bureau
Looking for a speaker for your organization or civic group? Palm Beach Health Network’s physicians and highly-experienced clinicians are delighted to speak to your organization on a healthcare topic of your choice. There is no charge for our speakers, although we do require at least 30 days notice.
Palm Beach Health Network also provides educational information at health fairs and provides information for participants about disease prevention, cancer, diabetes, heart, vascular, wellness, nutrition, orthopedics and more.
- Alzheimer’s/Dementia
- Ankle Pain/ Replacement
- Anti Aging/Nutrition
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Back Pain
- Breast Health
- Cholesterol
- Chronic Wounds
- Colon Health
- Constipation
- Cruise Medicine
- Dental Care
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Dystonia
- Emergencies from A to Z
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Eye Care
- Fall Prevention
- Foot Care
- GERD
- Heart Failure
- Heart Health
- High Blood Pressure
- Hip Replacement
- Incontinence
- Joint Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Medication Safety
- Menopause
- Men’s Health
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nutrition
- Osteoporosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Plastic Surgery
- Prostate Health
- Skin Care
- Sleep Disorders/Sleep Apnea
- Stroke
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight Management
- Women’s Health
- Wound Care
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Mission:
To provide quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve.
Vision:
To be the healthcare provider and employer of choice for the Palm Beach community and beyond.
Our actions and behaviors define who we are, what we stand for and what we CARE about.
C - Compassion and respect for others and each other, support our communities and advocating for our patients
A - Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
R - Results delivered through accountability and transparency
E - Embracing a supportive, collaborative and patient-centered environment in our workplace and in the communities we serve