Best Specialty Hospitals in the Country
HIV/AIDS
Center for Special Studies
New York City
A part of New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia
and Cornell, the Center for Special Studies provides specialized care
to meet a wide range of needs, including
and Cornell, the Center for Special Studies provides specialized care
to meet a wide range of needs, including
spiritual, emotional and social, for people infected with or
affected by HIV/AIDS. In addition, CSS established the Starfish
Project, a collaborative program that provides training, education,
support and medications to two hospitals in Nigeria.
affected by HIV/AIDS. In addition, CSS established the Starfish
Project, a collaborative program that provides training, education,
support and medications to two hospitals in Nigeria.
Plastic Surgery
The
Johns Hopkins Center for Facial
Johns Hopkins Center for Facial
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
and the Wilmer Eye Institute
Baltimore
The Center for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery performs
cosmetic procedures, including botox and major and minor surgical
enhancements. Kofi Boahene, M.D., world renown for his work with ethnic
skin, helps patients create the look they want. The Wilmer Eye
Institute is ranked one of the premier eye care centers in the nation
and is a leader in laser vision correction.
cosmetic procedures, including botox and major and minor surgical
enhancements. Kofi Boahene, M.D., world renown for his work with ethnic
skin, helps patients create the look they want. The Wilmer Eye
Institute is ranked one of the premier eye care centers in the nation
and is a leader in laser vision correction.
Breast Cancer
The Nellie B. Connally Breast Center
Houston
The center is one of the largest in the country and offers
comprehensive treatment for all forms and stages of breast cancer, as
well as surgical reconstruction options. One of the key initiatives is
the Young Breast Cancer
comprehensive treatment for all forms and stages of breast cancer, as
well as surgical reconstruction options. One of the key initiatives is
the Young Breast Cancer
Survivors’ Program, which caters to women younger than 45, including those who are pregnant.
Reproductive Health
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston
The hospital is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and has been recognized as
a world leader in both routine and complex
obstetrics/gynecological care, as well as gender-specific health
maintenance. It has extensive outpatient services and clinics equipped
with state of the art diagnostic and treatment technologies.
obstetrics/gynecological care, as well as gender-specific health
maintenance. It has extensive outpatient services and clinics equipped
with state of the art diagnostic and treatment technologies.
For a list of the top 15 hospitals in the country, pick up a copy of the February/March 2009 issue of Heart & Soul.
--Kennedy Spencer
