Posted on Jul 28, 2020 When it comes to local expert care, it is important to know the facts. Torrance Memorial is leading the way in the South Bay for expert care, ranking among the best hospitals in California and the nation. Four factors to consider when choosing a hospital are Awards and Accreditations, Technology and Facilities, Clinical Expertise and Experience. AWARDS & ACCREDITATIONS Torrance Memorial consistently receives top-quality ratings from leading health care oversight organizations. Placing in the top 5% among hospitals in the Los Angeles region by U.S. News & World Report Ranked #6 in Los Angeles, first among all South Bay hospitals Ranked #12 in California Named high performing in eight specialties by U.S. News & World Report Diabetes & Endocrinology Gastroenterology & GI Surgery Geriatrics Nephrology Neurology & Neurosurgery Orthopedics Pulmonology & Lung Surgery Urology Named among the top 1% of hospitals in the nation and #1 in the South Bay by Newsweek Meeting the highest standards in nursing by becoming the first in the South Bay to achieve and maintain the coveted Magnet designation, granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers (ANCC) TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES Torrance Memorial has long prioritized its infrastructure. Clinicians here have access to the latest in technology, along with advanced accommodations, to help improve patient care. Seven-story, $480 million Melanie and Richard Lundquist Tower New Hunt Cancer Center, site of comprehensive cancer care and clinical trials with Cedars-Sinai Pediatric/young adult unit and eating disorders program Level III neonatal intensive care unit featuring all private rooms Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center Certified Safe Sleep Hospital A state-of-the-art hybrid operating room used for advanced, minimally invasive cardiac and vascular procedures 414 private acute care rooms CLINICAL EXPERTISE Torrance Memorial patients, families and community members can depend on exceptional treatment that includes: Comprehensive care for minor and major conditions 900 physicians on staff representing more than 70 specialty areas of medicine A partnership with Cedars-Sinai that creates an even larger network of sub-specialists, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, and cancer treatment A local campus that provides the community with better access to clinical trials and the latest developments in medical research EXPERIENCE Besides physicians and staff with exceptional training and skill, the facility as a whole has a long history of success illustrated by: 95 years of treating patients in the South Bay offering the most current and effective treatment and medical technologies in a compassionate, caring setting Treatment of more acute hospital admissions, more cardiology cases, more general surgery cases, more orthopedic cases as compared to the next busiest South Bay hospital Categories: Torrance Memorial News, Featured Sign up to receive our E-Newsletter