Frederick Health Earns National Designation

Frederick Health is pleased to announce that Intuitive, a leading manufacturer of robotic-assisted surgery platforms, has designated Frederick Health’s Thoracic Oncology Program as a United States Case Observation Site. This is a rare accomplishment for a community healthcare system. This designation means that surgeons from all over the country can come to Frederick Health to learn the most advanced robotic surgery techniques from Frederick Health surgeons and providers.

"Being named a US Case Observation Site is a significant achievement," says Dr. Maurice Smith, Thoracic Surgeon and Medical Director for Chest Surgery with Frederick Health Medical Group.

According to Intuitive, a case observation site is a hospital that leads by example, demonstrating the highest quality of care, efficiency, and outcomes while using the latest technologies and hosting and teaching surgeons from across the United States.

Frederick Health is a leader in robotic innovation and currently uses several robotic-assisted surgery platforms. In the last decade, Frederick Health has performed over 5,000 robotic-assisted surgeries. The organization is also the first and only healthcare system in the state to have the da Vinci 5, the most technologically advanced robotic-assisted surgery platform on the market.

According to Dr. Smith, investments like this set Frederick Health apart.

"Few systems earn this prestigious designation. It speaks volumes about the quality, compassionate care available to residents in our community and the priorities of our leadership,” added Smith. “It also demonstrates that Frederick Health is a surgical destination, not just for patients, but also for those providers looking to learn the latest and most innovative techniques.”