Can the Best Hospital in Va. Protect you From a Medical Mistake?

Every year, the U.S. News surveys thousands of hospitals and specialists across the nation. The rankings for 2011-2012 were recently released, the information crucial to anyone seeking medical attention. If you know you need surgery, or just want to ensure that, in case of an emergency, you are taken to the best hospital in your area, the list can help you find the best hospital for you. Avoiding medical mistakes is often a case of choosing the right doctor, the right hospital. Read on to learn more about the best hospitals in Virginia Beach.

The Highest Ranked Hospital in Norfolk and Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach has several ranked hospitals. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is nationally ranked in one specialty and is high performing in eight others. Their cardiology & heart surgery unit is currently ranked #47 in the nation. Their areas of high performance include: cancer, diabetes, ENT, gastroenterology, geriatrics, nephrology, pulmonology and urology. Sentara Norfolk General was also named the #1 hospital in the Virginia Beach area. Their patient satisfaction survey showed that the vast majority of recent patients were happy with the care they received. 70% of surveyed patients gave the hospital the highest or very high rating.

High Ranked Doctors at Sentara Norfolk General

48 doctors at the hospital made the list of U.S. News Top Doctors. Doctors made the list based on peer reviews. Some of the Norfolk doctors who made the list include:

·        Abuhamad, Alfred Z., MD- Perinatologist

·        Alberico, Thomas A., MD- Medical Oncologist

·        Bartel, Alan G., MD- Cardiologist

·        Ciccone, Alvin J., MD- Family Medicine Doctor

·        Johnson, Brian L., MD- Dermatologist

Protecting Yourself From Medical Mistakes

Finding a high ranked doctor or hospital is an important step toward avoiding a medical mistake or doctor error. However, it is just one step. You and your family must also be proactive in checking to ensure prescribed medications are given correctly and that the proper procedure is performed.

If, despite your best efforts, you are hurt because of a medical mistake, you must seek the legal advice of an experienced medical malpractice attorney. Contact a compassionate, successful Virginia med mal lawyer at Tavss Fletcher today for your free consultation. Together we can help you heal and get maximum compensation for your losses.   

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