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58
%
Patient Experience Rating
6% lower than the national average
Safety Ratings
How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications
No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure
6 ratings were worse than expected
- Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
- Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
- Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
- Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
- Bloodstream infection following surgery
- Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
1 rating was better than expected
- Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
6 ratings were as expected
- Death following a serious complication after surgery
- Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
- In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
- Respiratory failure following surgery
- Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
- Breakdown of abdominal incision site
Learn more about patient safety ratings
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
Research hospital performance and talk to your doctor about what's right for you
Appendectomy
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Appendectomy
In Hospital
As Expected
Bariatric Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
As Expected
Cardiac
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Critical Care
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Gastrointestinal
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
As Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Gynecologic Surgeries
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
As Expected
Labor and Delivery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
As Expected
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Better than Expected
Neurosciences
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Orthopedic
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
As Expected
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Prostate Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
As Expected
Pulmonary
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experience60
%
Patients who gave a rating of9or10
5% lower than the national average
58
%
Would definitely recommend
6% lower than the national average
St. Joseph Medical Center
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
St. Joseph Medical Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
I saw Dr. Lepow more than 20 years ago for my ingrown toenail on my left big toe. I was happy with the service and the outcome then. Last week I went back to him for the same issue with my right big toe. He’s still as great as ever and I did the quick in office procedure and three days later I am in...
Adi Dajani Sep 11 2024
Review for Dr. Lepow
One of the bypasses stopped up years later. My doctor could not unclog it so I got in touch with Dr. Letsou and he had me sent to another Baylor Dr. who specialized in clogged by passes. I owe my life to them both.
Ricky Barrett Sep 08 2024
Review for Dr. Letsou
This doctor told me that my optic nerve was not getting enough blood and was damaged on both sides. He even predicted that i may go blind. This information caused me a lot of stress.He sent me for an MRI of Brain and Orbits. The findings of these test showed nothing abnormal in the brain or Optic...
Aug 30 2024
Review for Dr. Ruda Jr
I really liked Dr. Hoopes, she puts you at ease when you first meet her. She is very easy to talk with, and she listens and explain things. I will be using her in the future.
Aug 20 2024
Review for Dr. Hoopes
She is patient and concerned about my health. She is kind and discerning. I like how she reminds me of upcoming appointments through texts and calls.
G.T Aug 18 2024
Review for Dr. Pierre
Location
St. Joseph Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Joseph Medical Center located?
St. Joseph Medical Center is located at 1401 St Joseph Pkwy, Houston, TX 77002. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has St. Joseph Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, St. Joseph Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is St. Joseph Medical Center highly rated with patients?
60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does St. Joseph Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at St. Joseph Medical Center?
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How does St. Joseph Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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