Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedic Hospital

General Information

The Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedic Hospital brings Memorial Hermann’s exemplary standards for patient safety, quality and excellence to a facility that is focused solely on orthopedic and spine care. Rockets Orthopedic Hospital is dedicated to the highest quality service with easy access and optimum outcomes for patients across Greater Houston undergoing orthopedic and spine surgery.

From affiliated physicians to support personnel, the staff at Rockets Orthopedic Hospital is specially trained and dedicated to helping patients undergo procedures that restore or improve functionality and allow them to return to an active lifestyle. The convenient central location and small size make it ideal for outpatient surgery and services such as knee, shoulder and hip pain treatments as well as rehabilitation.

Rockets Orthopedic Hospital specializes in:

• Elective orthopedic surgery
• Neurosurgery for spine-related conditions
• Sports-related spine and orthopedic conditions and injuries

Awards and Recognitions

Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement

Rockets Orthopedic Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement with zero deficiencies. It is the first hospital in Houston to earn this advanced certification, which is given to Joint Commission-accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers seeking to elevate the quality, consistency and safety of their services and patient care.

The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement was established in 2016 and is awarded for a two-year period. The advanced certification was developed in response to the growing number of patients undergoing total hip or total knee replacement surgery, as well as the increased focus on clinical evidence-based patient care as it relates to pain management, quality of life issues, functional limitation in mobility and the return to normal daily activities.

Initial Certification for Spine Surgery

Rockets Orthopedic Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Initial Certification for Spine Surgery. It is the first hospital in Houston to earn this initial certification, which is awarded to Joint Commission-accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers seeking to elevate the quality, consistency and safety of their services, and patient care.

The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Initial Certification for Spine Surgery is awarded for a 2-year period. Earning this certification is a step forward in pursuing a Center of Excellence for our continuum of care, quality, safety and performance.

Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery

Blue Distinction Centers+ are recognized for their expertise and cost-efficiency in delivering specialty care. The goal of the program is to help consumers find both quality and value for their specialty care needs, while encouraging health care professionals to improve the overall quality and delivery of health care nationwide, and providing a credible foundation for local Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Plans (Blue Plans) to design benefits tailored to meet employers’ quality and cost objectives.

 

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Patient Resources

Because Rockets Orthopedic Hospital was built as a dedicated orthopedic and spine facility, the building incorporates features to accommodate mobility-impaired patients, including extra-wide doors and corridors and extra-large bathrooms for wheelchairs and walkers. All 64 spacious, beautifully furnished patient rooms are private and a luxurious, furnished waiting room for friends and family.

Medical Expertise and Resources

Rockets Orthopedic Hospital patients are connected to Memorial Hermann’s vast range of medical expertise and resources, including the convenient online Patient Portal. The portal allows health records to be accessed by all of a patient’s attending physicians and allows patients to:

• See lab and radiology results
• View summaries of hospital, emergency center or clinic visits
• Schedule appointments through ScheduleNow
• Request prescription refills
• Communicate with physicians
• Pay bills online

Current Patients

Current patients may contact us by phone at (713) 314-4444. For additional information, please see the patient resources listed below:

• Patient Registration
• Information for New Patients
• Pre-Surgery Guidelines
• Post-Surgery Guidelines
• Discharge Information
• Frequently Asked Questions

New Patients

For a referral to a physician affiliated with Rockets Orthopedic Hospital, please call us at (713) 222-CARE (2273).

Parking Information

Parking is free at Rockets Orthopedic Hospital. We encourage all patients and families to use the garage closest to the hospital main entrance.