Healthcare Quality

Temple University Hospital

• 13 specialty programs at Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• 25 Temple University Hospital physicians named "Top Doctors" by Philadelphia magazine (2011)
• 12 specialty programs at Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011)
• 68 Temple physicians named to Best Doctors in America® list (2011-2012)
• 24 Temple University Hospital physicians named "Top Doctors" by Philadelphia magazine (2010)
• 48 Temple University Health System physicians named to Best Doctors in America® list (2009-2010)
• 12 specialty programs at Temple named "Centers of Excellence" by Philadelphia magazine (2008)

Temple Bariatric Program

• "Top Doctor" designation by Philadelphia magazine:
  • Daniel T. Dempsey, MD - Surgery (2011, 2010)
• HealthGrades 2010/2011 Hospital Quality Ratings for Bariatric Surgery: Five Stars (Highest Possible Rating)
• Temple Bariatric surgeon named to Best Doctors in America® list:
  • Daniel T. Dempsey, MD - Surgery and Surgical Oncology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
• "Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence" by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• "Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery" by Independence Blue Cross
• "Institute of Quality for Bariatric Surgery" by Aetna
• "Center of Excellence" by Philadelphia magazine (2008)

Temple Bone Marrow Transplant Program

• "Top Doctor" designation by Philadelphia magazine:
  • Kenneth F. Mangan, MD - Hematology (2011, 2010)
• Blue Center of Distinction for Adult Autologous & Allogenic Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant
• Temple Bone Marrow Transplant Program physicians named to Best Doctors in America® list:
  • Robert V.B. Emmons, MD, FACP - Medical Oncology and Hematology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Thomas Klumpp, MD, FACP - Medical Oncology and Hematology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Kenneth F. Mangan, MD, FACP - Medical Oncology and Hematology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
• National Marrow Donor Program Health Care Partner Award (2007)
• Fully accredited by FACT (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy) and NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program)

Temple Cancer Center

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Cancer Care by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• "Top Doctor" designation by Philadelphia magazine:
  • Gary S. Cohen, MD - Vascular & Interventional Radiology (2011, 2010)
  • Daniel T. Dempsey, MD - Surgery (2011, 2010)
  • Sean P. Harbison, MD - Surgery (2011, 2010)
  • Enrique Hernandez, MD - Gynecological Oncology (2011)
  • Kenneth F. Mangan, MD - Hematology (2011, 2010)
  • A. Koneti Rao, MD - Hematology (2011)
• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Cancer Care by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011)
• Temple Cancer Center physicians named to Best Doctors in America® list:
  • Michael Bromberg, MD - Medical Oncology and Hematology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Daniel T. Dempsey, MD - Surgical Oncology (2011-2012)
  • David Essex, MD - Oncology and Hematology (2011-2012)
  • A. Koneti Rao, MD - Medical Oncology and Hematology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Ronald Rubin, MD - Medical Oncology and Hematology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
• American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) three-year approval and commendations (2008)

Temple Digestive Disease Center

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Gastroenterology by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• "Top Doctor" designation by Philadelphia magazine:
  • Daniel T. Dempsey, MD - Surgery (2011, 2010)
  • Robert S. Fisher, MD - Gastroenterology (2010)
  • Sean P. Harbison, MD - Surgery (2011, 2010)
  • Benjamin Krevsky, MD - Gastroenterology (2011)
  • Santiago J. Munoz, MD - Gastroenterology (2011, 2010)
  • Joel E. Richter, MD - Gastroenterology (2011, 2010)
  • John L. Rombeau, MD - Colon & Rectal Surgery (2011, 2010)
• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Gastroenterology by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011)
• Temple Digestive Disease Center physicians named to Best Doctors in America® list:
  • Paul Joseph Bandini, Jr., MD - Gastroenterology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Martin Black, MD - Hepatology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Daniel T. Dempsey, MD - Surgery and Surgical Oncology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Robert S. Fisher, MD - Gastroenterology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Frank K. Friedenberg, MD - Gastroenterology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Sean P. Harbison, MD - Surgery (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Brenda Horwitz, MD - Gastroenterology (2011-2012)
  • Benjamin Krevsky, MD - Gastroenterology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Harvey Licht, MD - Gastroenterology (2011-2012)
  • Larry S. Miller, MD - Gastroenterology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Henry Paul Parkman, MD - Gastroenterology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Joel E. Richter, MD - Gastroenterology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • John L. Rombeau, MD - Colon and Rectal Surgery (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
• "Center of Excellence" by Philadelphia magazine (2008)

Temple Geriatric Medicine

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Geriatrics by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Geriatrics by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011) 

Temple Heart Center

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• "Top Doctor" designation by Philadelphia magazine:
  • Alfred A. Bove, MD - Cardiovascular Disease (2011, 2010)
  • Satoshi Furukawa, MD - Thoracic Surgery (2011, 2010)
  • James B. McClurken, MD - Thoracic Surgery (2011, 2010)
• Temple Heart Center physicians named to Best Doctors in America® list:
  • Alfred A. Bove, MD - Cardiovascular Disease (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Satoshi Furukawa, MD - Thoracic Surgery (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • James B. McClurken, MD - Thoracic Surgery (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Jose Missri, MD - Cardiovascular Disease (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
• "Center of Excellence" by Philadelphia magazine (2008)

Temple Lung Center

• Ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals for pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report in its 2011-2012 "Best Hospitals" issue
• "Top Doctor" designation by Philadelphia magazine (2011):
  • Gerard J. Criner, MD - Pulmonary Disease (2011, 2010)
  • Gilbert D'Alonzo, DO - Pulmonary Disease (2011)
  • Satoshi Furukawa, MD - Thoracic Surgery (2011, 2010)
  • James B. McClurken, MD - Thoracic Surgery (2011, 2010)
  • John M. Travaline, MD - Pulmonary Disease (2010)
• Ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals for pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report in its 2010-2011 "Best Hospitals" issue
• Temple Lung Center physicians named to Best Doctors in America® list:
  • Gerard J. Criner, MD - Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Gilbert D'Alonzo, MD - Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Satoshi Furukawa, MD - Thoracic Surgery (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Samuel L. Krachman, DO - Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine (2011-2012)
  • James B. McClurken, MD - Thoracic Surgery (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
• Joint Commission Certification of Distinction, Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Program (2008)
• "Center of Excellence" by Philadelphia magazine (2008)
• HealthGrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award (2007)

Temple Metabolism, Diabetes & Endocrinology

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Diabetes & Endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Diabetes & Endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011)

Temple Nephrology

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Nephrology by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Kidney Disorders by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011)

Temple Neurosciences Center

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Neurology & Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• "Top Doctor" designation by Philadelphia magazine:
  • S. Ausim Azizi, MD - Neurology (2011, 2010)
  • Douglas W. Laske, MD - Neurological Surgery (2011, 2010)
  • Christopher M. Loftus, MD, DHC (Hon.), FACS - Neurological Surgery (2011, 2010)
• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Neurology & Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011)
• Temple Neurosciences Center physicians named to Best Doctors in America® list:
  • Mercedes Jacobson, MD - Neurology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • R. Tim Lachman, MD - Neurology (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Douglas W. Laske, MD - Neurology (2011-2012)
  • Christopher M. Loftus, MD, DHC (Hon.), FACS - Neurological Surgery (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
• Elekta Center of Excellence for Gamma Knife® radiosurgery
• "Center of Excellence" by Philadelphia magazine (2008)

Temple Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011) 

Temple Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Orthopaedics by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• "Top Doctor" designation by Philadelphia magazine:
  • Joseph J. Thoder, MD - Hand Surgery (2011, 2010)
  • F. Todd Wetzel, MD - Orthopaedic Surgery (2011, 2010)
• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Orthopaedics by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011)
• Temple Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine physicians named to Best Doctors in America® list:
  • Ray Moyer, MD - Orthopaedic Surgery (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • F. Todd Wetzel, MD - Orthopaedic Surgery (2011-2012, 2009-2010)
• "Center of Excellence for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine" and "Center of Excellence for Hand Surgery" by Philadelphia magazine (2008)

Temple Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Ear, Nose & Throat by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Ear, Nose & Throat by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011)

Temple Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011)

Temple Urology

• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Urology by U.S. News & World Report (2011-2012)
• Temple University Hospital identified as among the best in the region for Urology by U.S. News & World Report (2010-2011)