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Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital

Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital is a medical facility located in Fort Wayne, IN. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™, and more.

73%

Patient Experience Rating

Equal to the national average

Awards

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Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient back and neck surgery, outpatient rotator cuff surgery, outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was better than expected

10 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™

2025, 2024, 2023

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™

2025, 2024

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

2024

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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77%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

2% higher than the national average

73%

Would definitely recommend

Equal to the national average

Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%82%82%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%66%71%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%91%88%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%81%82%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%56%54%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%61%65%

Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital

National Average

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%63%77%

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%67%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Angela Sobieck is one of the best caregiver I have ever had. I have a chronic back problem and have seen alot of different doctors and NP. She actually listens to you and actually asks questions that make sense. I really miss her. She doesn't practice anymore at the clinic where I go. I wish she...

Jon Apr 09 2025

Review for Angela Sobieck

I have diabetes and see him every two months as does my wife.i also have arch problems requiring regarding support.

Great doctor gentle and caring Mar 06 2025

Review for Dr. McManus

Dr. Zolman was one of the best doctors I’ve ever seen! He was so kind, patient, and talked me through every part of my EMG. I wish he could be my foot doctor!! I highly recommend him!

Christie Dec 28 2024

Review for Dr. Zolman

His thorough visits. Explains things thoroughly. Been going to him intermittently over 20 years. Do to age and diabetes we go for medical pedicure every two months. We were not pressured into them but he is gentle and thorough.

Oct 16 2024

Review for Dr. McManus

I was truly impressed by her knowledge and bedside manners. She explains things verywell, I have never had any doctor explain me stuff without using difficult medical terms.

Lindsey Oct 02 2024

Review for Dr. Ahmed

Location

Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital

7952 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne IN 46804

CallDirections

(260) 435-2999

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital located?

Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital is located at 7952 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™, and 3 more in the past two years.

Is Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital highly rated with patients?

73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital?

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How does Lutheran Health Network-the Orthopedic Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

7952 W Jefferson Blvd

Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Directions

(260) 435-2999