Three hospitals within the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) have received recognition from Healthgrades for their specialty care in 2026. The awards highlight AHN’s ongoing efforts to provide high-quality healthcare across Western Pennsylvania.
AHN Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) was recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery from 2022 to 2026, and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care (2025-2026) and Coronary Intervention (2026). AGH was rated the top hospital in Pennsylvania for cardiac surgery and ranked fifth statewide for coronary intervention. The hospital also earned five-star ratings for coronary bypass surgery over eight consecutive years, valve surgery for six years, and for coronary interventional procedures and heart attack treatment over three years.
“Year after year, these recognitions from Healthgrades reinforce our legacy of excellence in cardiac care, assuring our patients that they are receiving treatment grounded in the most advanced techniques and evidence-based practices, delivered by an experienced, highly skilled exceptionally caring team,” said Stephen Bailey, MD, cardiac surgeon and Chair of AHN Cardiovascular Institute.
Other AHN facilities were also acknowledged. AHN Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie was named among the nation’s top 50 hospitals for outpatient prostate care in 2026 due to its outcomes in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. AHN Jefferson Hospital received the Vascular Surgery Excellence award from 2024 to 2026 and ranked third in Pennsylvania this year for clinical outcomes related to abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery.
Healthgrades evaluates approximately 4,500 hospitals based on patient outcomes such as risk-adjusted mortality rates and complications during hospitalization. Its Specialty Excellence Awards recognize hospitals performing among the top ten percent nationally in various specialties.
Additional full-service AHN hospitals were noted for exceeding national benchmarks with five-star ratings in specific areas:
– AHN West Penn: coronary interventional procedures
– AHN Forbes Hospital: pneumonia
– AHN Wexford Hospital: pneumonia and sepsis care
– AHN AGH: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sepsis care, respiratory failure
– AHN Allegheny Valley Hospital: sepsis care, diabetic hospitalizations, upper gastrointestinal surgeries
– AHN Grove City Hospital: sepsis care
AHN Forbes Hospital was also listed among the top ten percent nationwide for gastrointestinal medical treatment and recognized specifically for GI bleeds and pancreatitis care.
“The consistent recognition of our hospitals is a testament to the unwavering dedication and expertise of our entire clinical team across AHN,” said Ezz-Eldin “Dean” Moukamal, MD, FHM, AHN’s chief quality officer. “These awards, based purely on patient outcomes, underscore our commitment to delivering the highest quality care in various specialties and reflect our network-wide pursuit of clinical excellence, ensuring our patients receive the best possible care.”
