Reno, Nev. (Nov. 20, 2025) – Renown Health is proud to announce that its Orthopedic Program and Rehabilitation Hospital have been named among the top 100 in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review. This recognition reflects Renown’s dedication to delivering exceptional orthopedic care and innovative rehabilitation services for patients in northern Nevada and the 100,000 square rural region it serves. This prestigious recognition highlights Renown’s commitment to excellence in patient care and innovative treatment options.
Renown’s orthopedic program, located at both Renown Regional Medical Center and Renown South Meadows Medical Center, is known for its leading-edge treatments, advanced surgical techniques, and comprehensive care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Renown Rehabilitation Hospital located one block east of Renown Regional at 1495 Mill St, Reno, NV specializes in providing personalized, evidence-based therapies to help patients recover and regain independence following injury, surgery or illness and is the region’s only hospital with certification by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
In their announcement, Becker’s highlighted that, “One of the nation’s busiest level 2 trauma centers, Renown provides care for more than 1 million people requiring some level of orthopedic care. Renown Regional Medical Center, the system’s flagship, is home to Renown Children’s Hospital, a leader in pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis, with surgical specialists offering expertise in congenital deformities, limb deformities, hip disorders, clubfoot and foot disorders, neuromuscular diseases, sports injuries, and complex spinal disorders. Through the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute, an orthopedic oncologist treats benign and malignant tumors of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissues in both children and adults. Earning the Joint Commission “Gold Seal of Approval” for total knee replacement, total hip replacement and total shoulder replacement, Renown South Meadows Medical Center serves as a center for MAKO SmartRobotics. Together, the system has performed a total of 5,032 elective orthopedic surgical cases and 2,933 orthopedic trauma cases over the last year. After surgery or injury, orthopedic patients benefit from Renown Rehabilitation Hospital, offering an integrated team of physicians, nurses and therapists who tailor recovery plans to each individual’s needs to reduce complications, aid in faster recovery and achieve positive long-term outcomes.”
Becker's announced its list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs for 2025, stating, “These programs and institutes are devoted to delivering comprehensive, compassionate care for patients experiencing musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Treating thousands of patients annually, the expert providers staffing these programs also run cutting-edge clinical trials and employ the latest innovations in orthopedic technology. These institutions have earned accolades from prestigious organizations like U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and Healthgrades, receive funding from organizations like the National Institutes of Health, serve as official providers for elite sports teams, and hold the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.
“We are honored to receive this national recognition, for the second year in a row, from Becker’s Hospital Review,” said Benjamin Pence, DO, Director of Renown’s Institute for Neurosciences, and a specialist in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “This achievement is a testament to the expertise, innovation and patient-centered approach that defines our trauma, orthopedic, neurosciences, sports medicine, pain management and rehabilitation teams. We are honored to be acknowledged for our commitment to excellence in care and for improving the lives of the people we serve.”
The ranking by Becker’s Hospital Review acknowledges programs that demonstrate excellence in clinical outcomes, research, patient satisfaction and access to advanced treatment technologies.
Key Highlights of Renown’s Orthopedic Program and Rehabilitation Hospital include:
- Comprehensive Orthopedic Services: Specialized care for joint replacement, sports injuries, spine care, trauma and arthritis management.
- Leader in Innovative Surgical Techniques: Minimally invasive procedures, robotic-assisted surgery with the latest Mako Surgery, and advanced pain management protocols and specialists.
- Renown Rehabilitation Hospital Expertise: Comprehensive integrated inpatient rehabilitation program, stroke specialty program, medical rehabilitation case management, state of the art therapies, including physical, occupational, recreational, cognition and speech therapy tailored to each patient’s unique journey. Renown Rehabilitation Hospital provides 24-hour nursing care with nurse/therapist-to-patient ratios that are unmatched in the region. Case managers are assigned to assist in determining the best plan of care from admission to discharge. Patients receive therapy every day, based on their functional abilities. Intensive therapy services guide patients to higher function, independence and wellness.
- Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaboration among orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, nurses and therapists to provide seamless, coordinated care.
- Patient Outcomes: Outstanding patient outcome success rates and patient satisfaction scores that exceed national benchmarks means patients have shorter hospital stays and leave with a higher level of functionality and independence.
“Renown’s Orthopedic Program and Rehabilitation Hospital are driven by a shared mission to help patients achieve their highest level of health and mobility,” said Seth Langevin, PT, DPT, MBA, Vice President, Neuroscience & Cardiovascular Services. “Being included in Becker’s Top 100 underscores the hard work and dedication of our entire team in helping our patients return back to an active lifestyle.”
“At Renown Health, we are constantly investing in our clinicians, essential services, and medical innovations to help keep care local,” said Sam Weller, MHPA, CEO of Renown South Meadows and Renown Rehabilitation Hospital. “We are deeply grateful for our dedicated physicians and healthcare professionals, patients, donors and the northern Nevada community for their support. This national recognition serves as an inspiration to continue delivering world-class oncology care so that people can stay close to home and loved ones and no longer need to leave Nevada for advanced orthopedic or rehabilitation care.
Visit Renown Health’s Orthopedic Program for more information.
