Sutter Health reaffirmed its commitment to exceptional patient care as Healthgrades announced its 2026 Specialty Care Awards, recognizing several Sutter hospitals for orthopedic excellence.

Each year, more than 350 Sutter physicians perform over 61,500 orthopedics and sports medicine procedures — driving the future of musculoskeletal care through nationally recognized innovation, collaboration and a dedication to helping patients return to what they love.

Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned a standout achievement, ranking No. 5 in California for Joint Replacement, underscoring its commitment to advanced orthopedic care and exceptional patient outcomes. Among the Healthgrades honors highlighting Novato’s excellence:

• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™
• Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for Two Consecutive Years (2025–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for Four Years in a Row (2023–2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for Three Years in a Row (2024–2026)

What Sets Novato Community Hospital Apart

Dr. Peter W. Callander is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in state-of-the-art total hip and total knee replacement surgery. Dr. Callander practices at Sutter’s CPMC, Novato Community Hospital and the Novato Orthopaedic Joint Replacement Center where he serves as medical director. He discusses what makes Novato Community Hospital unique.

Q: Novato Community Hospital was named one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement” by Healthgrades. What aspects of your joint replacement program do you believe set it apart and contributed to this national recognition?

A: At Novato Community Hospital, we really take a personal approach with every patient — it’s a true concierge-level experience from start to finish. Our smaller hospital size lets us quickly adopt new techniques and technology, driving better outcomes. Teamwork, innovation and compassion set us apart, and I think that combination has helped us earn this national recognition.

Q: What does receiving multiple Healthgrades awards mean to you and your team, and how does it influence your approach to patient care and continuous improvement?

A: Receiving multiple Healthgrades awards energizes our team and affirms our commitment to patient care. The recognition inspires us to keep advancing our skills and finding new ways to deliver exceptional outcomes. It’s a source of pride that motivates us to stay at the forefront of joint replacement care, always focused on helping every patient achieve their best experience and outcome.

Highlights of the Healthgrades 2026 Orthopedic Specialty Care Awards:

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence

• Sutter’s Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™

• Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
• Novato Community Hospital
• Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™

• Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
• Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
• Novato Community Hospital

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery

• Sutter Roseville Medical Center

Additional recognitions in the 2026 Specialty Care Excellence Awards:

Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Alta Bates Campus

• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement in 2026
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement in 2026

Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus

• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)

Sutter’s CPMC – Mission Bernal

• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement in 2026

Sutter Delta Medical Center

• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)

Sutter’s Eden Medical Center

• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement in 2026
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services in 2026
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence in 2026

Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center Modesto

• Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment in 2026

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 3 Years in a Row (2024-2026)

Sutter Roseville Medical Center

• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Spine Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Total Knee Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment in 2026
• Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery in 2026

Sutter Solano Medical Center

• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment in 2026

Sutter Surgical Hospital North Valley

• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)

Looking Ahead

Sutter is investing in the future of orthopedics & sports medicine in the Bay and Valley regions by expanding access to elite specialists, enhancing regional capabilities and building a seamless network of care that meets patients where they are, with the expertise they deserve.

With collaboration at the heart of our vision, Sutter’s orthopedic teams work across disciplines, geographies and medical groups to share insights, advance research, and standardize best practices — ensuring every patient receives consistent, high-quality care that’s not only responsive but also forward-thinking.

Learn more about orthopedic and sports medicine services at Sutter Health.