National Research Corporation Survey
For more than 20 years, Los Angeles area residents have named Cedars-Sinai the "Most Preferred Hospital for All Health Needs" in National Research Corporation's (NRC) annual Healthcare Market Guide survey.
NRC conducts an independent survey of hospitals and, for more than 20 years, Cedars-Sinai has ranked number one in best overall quality of healthcare and has been awarded its prestigious Consumer Choice Award every year since 1995. NRC's surveys are considered Southern California's "gold" standard in healthcare information.
In 2012, Cedars-Sinai ranked number one in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area in the following categories:
- Most Preferred for All Health Needs
- Best Doctors
- Best Nurses
- Best Overall Quality
- Best Accommodations and Amenities
- Most Personalized Care
- Latest Technology and Equipment
- Highest Patient Safety
- Best Image and Reputation
- Hospital Website Used Most Often
- Widest Range of Services
- Best Community Health Programs
- Hospital Most Conveniently Located
In 2012, Cedars-Sinai also ranked number one in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area in clinical areas such as:
- Heart
- Cancer
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Transplantation
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Gynecology
- Imaging
- Maternity (Obstetrics)
- Physical therapy
- Plastic surgery
