Good Samaritan Medical Center Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality

Apr 23, 2025

Good Samaritan Medical Center(GSMC) has been designated as an Aetna Institute of Quality® orthopedic facility for total joint replacement and spine surgery.

A facility earns IOQ status by consistently delivering safe, effective care. Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of that care available to its members. This helps them identify facilities that meet their special health care needs.

“Achieving Aetna’s Institute of Quality designation means patients are trusting us because our orthopedic team’s patient-centric approach, focusing quality outcomes and compassionate care,” said Sheri Montgomery, the hospital’s CEO. “We are proud to be a trusted provider in our community.”

Good Samaritan Medical Center leverages advanced robotic technologies—including the MAKO, Da Vinci, and Velys systems—to enhance our comprehensive general and orthopedic surgery programs. Our program has earned prestigious recognitions such as the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Total Hip and Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, and Spine Surgery, as well as Healthgrades’ 100 Best Hospitals Award for Spine Surgery and Outpatient Orthopedic Excellence.

For more information on our orthopedic care, please contact Good Samaritan Medical Center’s Director of the Orthopedic service line at 561-650-6373.

Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by one or more of the Aetna group of companies, including Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates (Aetna).

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