Novato Community Hospital Ranked No. 5 in California for Joint Replacement

Novato Community Hospital has been ranked No. 5 in California for joint replacement in the 2026 Healthgrades Specialty Care Awards. The hospital was also named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement, with five-star ratings for total hip and total knee replacement.

Cal Pac Ortho physician, Dr. Peter Callander serves as Medical Director of the Novato Orthopaedic Joint Replacement Center. In the Sutter Health feature, he discusses the program’s focus on personalized care, close collaboration across clinical teams, and the ability to adopt advanced techniques that support strong patient outcomes.

Orthopedic care at Novato Community Hospital is delivered by a collaborative team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses, and clinical staff serving the community. This recognition reflects the collective work of the physicians and care teams who contribute to the hospital’s consistently high standard of care.