Chesapeake Urology Named Among Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Urology Associates has been named among the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, which recently released its annual list which recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry on a national level.

Chesapeake Urology Associates, one of the largest urology groups in the country, ranked 85^th in the country for healthcare companies, and 48^th for medium companies. It is the only company in Maryland to be included on Modern Healthcare's listing.

Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare program collects information from both the employer and employees and is open to all companies (providers, suppliers, payers) with at least 25 employees. Employers complete a survey detailing company policies and practices, benefits and demographics. Employees are asked an in-depth set of questions that result in an analysis in eight core areas: leadership and planning, culture and communications, role satisfaction, working environment, relationship with supervisor, training and development, pay and benefits, and overall satisfaction.

Participating companies receive an "Employer Benchmark Summary," and have access to a full "Employee Feedback Report" that provides valuable data including a spreadsheet summarizing employee feedback, written employee comments, and healthcare benchmark information.

"We are honored to be recognized by such a prestigious organization as Modern Healthcare," says Sanford J. Siegel, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Chesapeake Urology Associates. "Such accolades only reinforce our standing in the industry as a leading healthcare organization and a place where healthcare professionals want to be every day to provide the best care possible for patients and make an impact on their health."

Chesapeake Urology Associates is the largest urology practice in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region, delivering the most innovative and compassionate urology care available. Composed of more than 45 of the mid-Atlantic region's top urologists, including many who are fellowship trained, as well as 4 radiation oncologists, and a urologic pathologist.

Chesapeake Urology provides the convenience of 16 urology centers and 14 surgical centers throughout the greater Baltimore, Maryland area. Experienced, board-certified urologists use advanced treatments to manage all types of urological problems for adults and children including prostate cancer, enlarged prostate, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, urinary tract infections, hematuria, male fertility and sexual health, vasectomy and vasectomy reversal, pelvic pain and clinical trials for urologic conditions. 

For information on Chesapeake Urology, please visit http://www.ChesapeakeUrology.com.

SOURCE Chesapeake Urology Associates