2. St. Joseph Medical Center
City: Towson, MD
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (410) 337-1000
Address: 7601 Osler Dr.
Description: Operated by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, this Catholic hospital in Towson is an acute care, regional medical center with 365 acute and 26 transitional beds. With more than 1,100 physicians and 2,400 nurses and other employees, it is known for its outstanding cardiac care. It is also famed for its Orthopaedic Institute. Its primary service area is Baltimore County, from Towson north to the Pennsylvania line. Other specialties include cardiovascular services, open-heart surgery, obstetrics, women’s services, and minimally invasive surgery.