Tucson Medical Center
Tucson Medical Center is a medical facility located in Tucson, AZ. This hospital has been recognized for Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
5% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
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 experienceTucson 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
Tucson 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
Steve Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Comstock
First time visit I noted Dr. Akram is very kind, pays attention to details, good listener and takes time to explain things. I definitely recommend her.
Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Akram
I recently had an appointment with Dr. Murphy and I can honestly say I was 100% satisfied with her diagnosis. She was very thorough with her exam. I highly recommend Dr. Alma Murphy. The staff was just as pleasant and professional.
Babz Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Murphy
I tried to schedule an appt,, but they insisted I have records transferred from my current urologist, who I am having problems with... before Dr. Chavez would see me... as he apparently picks and chooses which patients he will see. I didn't want to burn my bridges before making sure Dr Chavez would...
:-( Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Chavez
It has always been a good experience. Dr. Morales spend time listening to and is always professional. I would recommend Dr. Morales to anyone.
Paul Goff Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Morales
Location
Tucson Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tucson Medical Center located?
Tucson Medical Center is located at 5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Tucson Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Tucson Medical Center has been awarded with Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Tucson Medical Center highly rated with patients?
66% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Tucson 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 Tucson Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Tucson Medical Center profile..
How does Tucson Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Comstock offers proactive solutions but also listens well to the patient's desires and concerns. Her results also speak for themself. She is well-known locally and quite popular and the wait to schedule with Dr. Comstock may be a bit longer than you would wish but well worth it.