Awards & Distinctions
Cardiac Services
- One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery in 2026
- Recipient of the Healthgrades 2026 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery in 2026
- Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2026
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 24 Years in a Row (2003–2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Defibrillator Procedures for 3 Years in a Row (2024–2026)


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Vascular Care
- Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Procedures in 2026
- Carotid Care Excellence Award



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 23 Years in a Row (2004–2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure for 4 Years in a Row (2023–2026)



Gastrointestinal
- Five-Star Recipient for Upper GI Surgeries for 5 Years in a Row (2022–2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed in 2026
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Pulmonary
- Pulmonary Care Excellence Award (2025–2026)
- Top 10% in the Nation for Pulmonary Services (2025–2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for COPD Treatment in 2026
- Five-Star Recipient for Pneumonia Treatment (2024–2026)


Emergency
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for 19 Years in a Row (2008–2026)

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



Robotic Surgery
- Surgical Review Corporation Robotic Center of Excellence

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
- Healthgrades Five-Star for Treatment of GI Bleed Medallion (2024)
- Healthgrades Five-Star for Colorectal Surgeries (2021)
- Healthgrades Five-Star Treatment for Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries (2026)
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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.
- 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
- Recipient of the Healthgrades 2025 Outpatient Orthopedic 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
- Designated as an Aetna Institute of Quality Orthopedic Facility for Total Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery (2025)
- Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence (2026)
- Recipient of the Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
- Named Amont the Top 10% in the Nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
- Healthgrades Five-Star for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement (2026)
- Five Star Recipient Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion) 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
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Cardiovascular Care
- Named Among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery in 2026 by Healthgrades
- Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award recipient in 2026 by Healthgrades
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery in 2026 by Healthgrades
- Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Surgery 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026) by Healthgrades
- Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026) 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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Pulmonary Care
- 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)






Orthopedic Care
- Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery in 2026 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





Neuroscience Care
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026) 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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Gastrointestinal Care
- Five-Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries in 2025 by Healthgrades
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed in 2024 by Healthgrades


Critical Care
- 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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Nephrology Care
- High Performance in the Treatment of Kidney Failure in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals

- 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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- Joint Commission Accredited Medical Center
- Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education: Accredited CME Provider
- Palm Beach Post Community Choice Award – Best Hospital 2025
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Neuroscience Care
- Det Norske Veritas (DNV): Comprehensive Stoke Certification
- Get with the Guidelines: Stroke Gold Plus Award 2025 (14th Consecutive Year)
- Get with the Guidelines: Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll 2025
- Get with the Guidelines: Stroke Advance Therapy Honor Roll 2025
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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
| Five Star Recipient of Sepsis for 5 years in a row. | ![]() |
| Five Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure for 4 years in a row - 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. | ![]() |
| Five Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries for two years in a row - 2025 and 2026. | ![]() |
| Five Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure | ![]() |
| Healthgrades 5-Star Recipient for C-Section and Vaginal Deliveries for seven years in a row | ![]() |
| 2025 GWTG Gold Stroke | ![]() |
| Blue Distinction |
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