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
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Nelson
I had stage 4 metastatic cancer and through the treatment provided by Dr. Bajaj and his team and against all odds I am now in remission. Dr. Bajaj and his team saved my life. I cannot thank them enough. In general terms and in relation to visits, Dr. Bajaj and his team are extremely knowledgeable,...
Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Bajaj
Office was very efficient. I was treated very wonderful. Very caring and informative. Highly recommended
Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Lee
Visiting with an oncologist is never a happy moment. Since my situation did not appear life-threatening I had to wait a while to get an appointment. Once I had the appointment, I had total confidence and Dr. Viscusi and her staff. They were responsive, listened carefully to my questions, were able...
Elena P Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Klein
I was impressed from the very beginning of my consults to the surgury and the post surgury follow-up. The entire team helping was very talented and professional. And most had a refreshing sense of humor that helped lighten the mood when appropriate.
Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Lee
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.
With the recent retirement of my oncologist, I immediately inquired with the office whether Dr. Lewis would assume my care. My prayers were answered. My request was granted! Having Dr. Lewis care for me came at the perfect time, as I had just learned of my relapse. From the start, she immediately...