Our distinctions and position in international rankings endorse our clinical excellence, innovation, and person-centered care.
At Hospital Serena del Mar, we proudly hold national and international certifications and recognitions that validate our commitment to quality, safety, and patient care. As the only high-complexity hospital in Cartagena operated by Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá — ranked among the world’s best hospitals by Newsweek and Statista — we are positioned as a benchmark for healthcare in the Caribbean region and among the best hospitals in Colombia.
These achievements reflect our purpose: to deliver superior clinical outcomes, state-of-the-art technology, and a highly specialized team, making us a trusted international hospital in Cartagena.
Certification as an Advanced Stroke Center recognizes clinical excellence, quality, and safety in comprehensive stroke care. This international endorsement confirms our adoption of evidence-based practices and high global standards, solidifying our leadership in neuroscience in Latin America.
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For 4th consecutive years, we have been recognized in Newsweek and Statista’s World’s Best Hospitals ranking as the #1 hospital in Cartagena and among one the best hospitals in Colombia. This international recognition highlights our medical excellence, humanized care, and superior clinical outcomes, consolidating the Caribbean region as a world-class healthcare destination.
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We are the first hospital in the Colombian Caribbean to earn Planetree’s Silver Certification in Excellence in Patient-Centered Care. This recognition validates our commitment to implementing a safe, empathetic, and humanized care model that integrates patients, families, and healthcare professionals into a unique healing environment.
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We received the Gold Award from the World Stroke Organization through the Angels Initiative, recognizing our excellence in timely and effective treatment of stroke patients in Colombia. This distinction positions us as the first Gold Stroke Center in the Caribbean region, ensuring specialized emergency care and improved outcomes for patients with cerebrovascular disease.
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Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) was certified as an Efficient ICU by Epimed Solutions, thanks to the successful implementation of quality and safety protocols that achieved favorable clinical outcomes in 2024, low mortality rates, and optimized use of resources. This recognition positions us among the most efficient ICUs in Colombia.
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Hospital Serena del Mar has been certified by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces in Colombia in the healthcare sector. This international distinction highlights our work environment based on trust, respect, and employee well-being. We are the first healthcare institution in Cartagena to earn this recognition, reaffirming our commitment to our people.
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