Northwest Medical Center
Northwest Medical Center is a medical facility located in Tucson, AZ. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
12% lower 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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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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
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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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
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2023
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
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
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).
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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
Northwest 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
Dr Swart was very informative and provided copies of materials for me to read regarding my cancel and drugs that can help slow down the cancer. What I should do if I have any side effects.If I have questions, i feel that I can go and ask my questions and will get a good answer and decide what to do...
Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Swart
As a 12 year breast cancer survivor, I have had my yearly exams with Dr. Swart for several years years now.. I find her to be kind, caring, diligent, and thorough. Her staff is efficient and friendly, as well.I would highly recommend Dr. Swart to anyone who is dealing with oncology issues.
Carol V. Self Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Swart
Location
Northwest Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwest Medical Center located?
Northwest Medical Center is located at 6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northwest Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northwest Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ in the past two years.
Is Northwest Medical Center highly rated with patients?
52% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northwest 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 Northwest Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northwest Medical Center profile..
How does Northwest 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...