hospital-image
hospital-image

Banner - University Medical Center South

Banner - University Medical Center South in Tucson, AZ - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Banner - University Medical Center South on Healthgrades.

57%

Patient Experience Rating

7% 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

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site

11 ratings were as expected

Learn more about patient safety ratings

Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

Research hospital performance and talk to your doctor about what's right for you

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As 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

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

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

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

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 experience
57%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

8% lower than the national average

57%

Would definitely recommend

7% lower than the national average

Banner - University Medical Center South

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%73%75%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%69%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%47%57%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%54%56%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%83%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%41%47%

Banner - University Medical Center South

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%47%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%51%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

He listened to me, and does not act like he is in a rush. I just need my questions answered because I do worry about how far advanced my RA is.

Mary King Apr 18 2024

Review for Dr. Chudhri

Dr. Bilal listens actively and with empathy. A very important attribute when working with the elderly who can often be dismissed.

Apr 18 2024

Review for Dr. Bilal

Took time to talk with other Dr to get the best treatment and listen to me

Apr 17 2024

Review for Dr. Bilal

I had doctor Wendi Kulin when she was at Banner Hospital she the best neurologist I miss her as mu doctor I wish she would come back to Tucson Arizona and work at Banner again she is one of the best because she cared about her patients and understood what it is like having migraines and she found...

Michelle Zinman Apr 17 2024

Review for Dr. Kulin

The doctor always spends ample time reviewing my labs with me. He then goes the extra mile to explain treatment options. Despite that I’ve tried several meds he listens to my feedback regarding the efficacy and doesn’t demand I continue taking meds that have no benefit. Basically, he takes into...

Frances Apr 15 2024

Review for Dr. Chudhri

Location

Banner - University Medical Center South

2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson AZ 85713

CallDirections

(520) 874-2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banner - University Medical Center South located?

Banner - University Medical Center South is located at 2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Banner - University Medical Center South won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Banner - University Medical Center South has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Banner - University Medical Center South highly rated with patients?

57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Banner - University Medical Center South score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Banner - University Medical Center South?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Banner - University Medical Center South profile..

How does Banner - University Medical Center South 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.

Contact Us

2800 E Ajo Way

Tucson, AZ 85713

Directions

(520) 874-2000