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Desert Valley Hospital Recognized with Five Star Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades

Victorville, Calif. – October 24, 2024 – Desert Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare,  announced today that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Among Desert Valley Hospital’s distinctions is the Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing the hospital among the nation’s top 10% for Patient Safety. Desert Valley Hospital was also rated a five-star recipient for five services, including Defibrillator Procedures, Pacemaker Procedures, Hip Fracture Treatment, Gallbladder Removal Surgery, and Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies.

In addition to these national recognitions, Desert Valley Hospital was ranked among the top 5% in California for Patient Safety for two years in a row. These achievements place Desert Valley Hospital among the best hospitals for specialty care nationwide and reflect the organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional care year after year.

“At Desert Valley Hospital, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality care, ensuring that every patient receives exceptional treatment. We are honored to receive this award, which underscores our commitment to excellence in critical procedures,” said Imran Siddiqui, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Desert Valley Hospital. “This recognition not only highlights our achievements but also reflects the devotion our medical team has for our community and the innovative initiatives we implement to enhance patient outcomes and safety.”

Desert Valley Hospital received five clinical achievement awards, including:

  • Five- Star Recipient for Defibrillator Procedures for 12 Years in a Row (2014-2025)
  • Five- Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for 12 Years in a Row (2014-2025)
  • Five- Star Recipient for Hip Fracture treatment for 12 Years in a Row (2014-2025)
  • Five- Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery in 2025 (2025)
  • Five- Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)

Desert Valley Hospital’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2025 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.

As variation in performance among hospitals continues to grow, it is increasingly important for consumers to seek care at top-rated programs. Healthgrades’ 2025 analysis revealed that if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2021-2023 study period, on average,

224,958 lives could potentially have been saved and 141,692 complications could potentially have been avoided. *

“Healthgrades commends Desert Valley Hospital for their clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including Cardiac, Orthopedics, Gastrointestinal, and Critical Care.” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Desert Valley Hospital’s leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence set a high mark for specialty care in California and nationwide.”

Consumers can visit healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.

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About Desert Valley Hospital

Desert Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is an innovative 148- bed acute care hospital located in the High Desert of Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including 100 Top Hospital recognition by Merative, named Top Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare, Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com