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Temple University Hospital Ranked Among Best in America for Respiratory Disorders by U.S.News & World Report

Temple University Hospital has been ranked again as one of the nation’s top hospitals for respiratory disorders by U.S.News & World Report in its 2008 “America’s Best Hospitals” guide.

Temple University Hospital – home to the acclaimed Temple Lung Center – was selected from among 170 medical centers across the country that were evaluated in a range of healthcare specialties.

“Temple Lung Center’s mission is to provide excellent and innovative care for patients with the most challenging forms of pulmonary disease using cutting-edge clinical care and research. The new rankings from U.S.News and World Report say we’re achieving that goal,” said Gerard J. Criner, MD, Director of the Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine.

“This is a tremendous honor for Temple University Hospital and Temple Lung Center,” said Robert E. Pezzoli, Interim CEO for Temple University Hospital. “It highlights the commitment to excellence in patient care that’s sets Temple apart from other institutions in the tri-state area.”

The Temple Lung Center uses a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to treat all forms of respiratory disorders – from mild to the most severe forms of breathing conditions. Temple is noted for its specialized programs for advanced COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, respiratory failure and lung transplantation. Temple is currently one of the top lung transplant centers in the United States. It is nationally renowned for its superior clinical outcomes, especially in the specialized areas of mechanical ventilation, pulmonary fibrosis, COPD and respiratory failure.

Date Published: Friday, July 11, 2008

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