Why Choose Hoag Orthopedic Institute?

Choose the experts dedicated exclusively to orthopedic and spine treatments, recognized for patient safety, experience and outcomes.

When you need orthopedic care, Hoag Orthopedic Institute’s top rated and dedicated orthopedic and spine doctors and team members are here to get you back to you. HOI is one of the only exclusive orthopedic and spine care centers on the West Coast and is recognized for excellence in patient safety, outcomes and patient experience.

More than ever, safety is top of mind, and patients can take heart in the fact that Hoag Orthopedic Institute was founded by exclusive orthopedic surgeons who are as dedicated to quality results as they are to safety.

But don’t listen to us, see what trusted healthcare organizations and patients have to say:

Ranked among best orthopedic hospital in U.S. News & World Report’s “2025-2026 Best Hospitals” list and recognized as “High Performing” in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Hip Fracture. Recognition was also received in 2024-2025; 2023-2024; 2022-2023; 2021-2022; 2020-2021; 2019-2020; 2018-2019; 2017-2018; 2013-2014; 2012-2013.
Achieved two Press Ganey Patient Experience awards for 2024, including the Guardian of Excellence® for Patient Experience for the eighth consecutive year and the Pinnacle of Excellence® for Patient Experience in HCAHPS for maintaining consistently high levels of excellence over multiple years.
HOI has consistently performed in the top 5% of all Press Ganey clients for the past 7 years for likelihood to recommend and overall hospital rating.
HOI has consistently received high star ratings in the Hospital Patient Survey Star Rating by CMS.
HOI is the highest volume provider of joint replacements in California, as reported by data from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) for eight years in a row.
Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for high-quality knee and hip replacement by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California.
HOI is the only Orange County hospital named World's Best Specialized Hospital 2024 in Orthopedics by Newsweek.
Only one of three hospitals selected by the California Joint Replacement Registry to pilot a statewide registry database for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery tracking long-term patient outcomes.
Named Optum Center of Excellence for inpatient and outpatient joint and spine surgery.

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National Leaders in Healthcare

One of Three Collaborators with the California Joint Registry

Hoag Orthopedic Institute is one of a small number of institutions that measure functional outcomes from surgery, which is how you feel and can move after surgery. HOI is one of only three clinical centers that partnered to create the pilot registry for joint replacement patients - California Joint Replacement Registry that is now managed by AAOS Joint Replacement Registry. For information on the AAOS Joint Replacement Registry, click here.

Leader in Bundled Payments

We at HOI are proud to have collaborated with McKesson and Aetna to create the first automated implementation of Integrated Healthcare Associations (IHA’s) bundled payment model, designed to decrease healthcare costs by improving practices and standardizing care. The first of its kind in California and one of the first in the nation, the bundling system has created a new level of accountability and transparency in medical care. We strive to remain at the forefront of emerging healthcare technology in an effort to continue delivering efficient care.

Our talented orthopedic surgeons, nurses, physical therapists and staff are ready to provide you with expert level of care to get you back to doing the things you love.