Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute (Leawood, Kan.).
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is Kansas City's first and only hospital dedicated solely to the specialty. This physician-owned hospital is a strategic alliance between the area's leading orthopedic surgeons and Kansas City, Mo.-based Saint Luke's Hospital. Its exclusive focus on orthopedics has led to national recognition, as the hospital was ranked among the top 100 in the nation for major orthopedic surgery this year by CareChex. Additionally, Healthgrades has awarded Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute its Joint Replacement Excellence Award for three years running.
