Joint Replacement Program Academic Lecture Series Led by Dr. Carl Eierle, Medical Director of Joint Replacement Program
February 26, 2025 – Healthgrades has rated HCA Florida University Hospital five stars for total joint replacement. Healthgrades is the leading source for community members looking for a hospital or doctor. This five-star rating reflects the joint replacement program’s commitment to clinical excellence.
“This award recognizes a team effort of surgeons, technicians, therapists, nurses, and administrators who have come together to fully realize the core values of the hospital and the program, which is to put the patient at the center of every decision and every effort. Many hands make light work,” said Dr. Carl Eierle, the Medical Director of the Joint Replacement Program at HCA Florida University Hospital.
Healthgrades evaluated over 4,000 hospitals nationwide for its 2025 assessment, using various metrics to analyze the care provided. To earn a five-star rating in total joint replacement, hospitals were assessed in total knee and hip replacement and placed into performance categories.
Madeline Nava, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida University Hospital shared, “We are extremely proud to receive this Healthgrades recognition, which confirms our commitment to delivering high-quality orthopedic care. We are committed to using the latest technology and advancements in joint replacement surgery to enhance patient’s mobility and quality of life.”
The HCA Florida University Hospital Joint Replacement program is a dedicated inpatient program for elective joint replacement surgeries, specializing in hip, knee, and shoulder replacement.
About HCA Florida University Hospital
HCA Florida University Hospital is a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty hospital that partners with top clinical leaders and use enhanced technology to deliver exceptional patient experiences. The comprehensive medical facility provides a full range of healthcare services to Davie, FL, and its surrounding communities, including 24/7 emergency care with board-certified emergency physicians, maternity, orthopedics, oncology, neurosciences, diagnostic services, imaging, and a full range of robotic and minimally invasive surgical services. HCA Florida University Hospital features all-private patient rooms. It is located adjacent to the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Broward County. For more information on HCA Florida University Hospital, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 11.6 million patient encounters each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provides more than $903 million in uncompensated care and contributes nearly $2.2 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly-trained specialists, including the state’s largest cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.















