The University of California, San Diego is being recognized for its impressive work and dedication to spine surgery.
UCSD's Health school has been given The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in spine surgery, known as A.C.S.S, as a result of its ability to exceed ultimate strides for this particular procedure.
The Gold Seal given to UCSD symbolizes the school's quality that demonstrates its health care department's ability to advance patient outcomes.
“As the region’s only academic medical center, we proactively seek advanced certifications in specialty care that confirm our commitment to providing extraordinary care for all of our patients,” said Patty Maysent, CEO, UCSD Health. “This designation celebrates and recognizes UC San Diego Health as a premiere destination for routine or complex spine surgery cases.”
Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, neurosurgeon and chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at UC San Diego Health, says that this particular award speaks volumes about the credibility held by the team of expert specialists at UCSD Health.
“This certification affirms the presence of highly reliable processes successfully implemented by a multidisciplinary team of expert specialists, whose organized focus provides the best level of care for each patient,” said Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA. "We also meticulously track outcomes and follow-up to allow for continuous improvement that elevates the standard of care in the field," Khalessi added.
Susan Bukata, MD, orthopedic surgeon and chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UC San Diego Health, says that the team's togetherness and diverse scientific approach is what has helped them produce high quality care for health patients dealing with spine issues.
“More than 100 people came together as part of our spine care teams to prepare for this certification process,” said Susan Bukata, MD. “The team-centered approach ensured coordination of best practices and brought diverse perspectives and expertise together to provide the highest quality of care to patients with spine disorders.”
