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Medical Center Of South Arkansas

Medical Center Of South Arkansas in El Dorado, AR - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Medical Center Of South Arkansas on Healthgrades.

59%

Patient Experience Rating

5% 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

12 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than 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

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Total Knee Replacement

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

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than 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).

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68%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

3% higher than the national average

59%

Would definitely recommend

5% lower than the national average

Medical Center Of South Arkansas

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%82%75%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%80%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%65%57%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%63%56%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%87%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%49%47%

Medical Center Of South Arkansas

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%72%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%74%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I have seen Dr Rudder for years, for a rotator cuff repair, biceps tendon release, 2 meniscus tears on my left knee and bucket handle tear also on my left knee. Dr Rudder is the best and I would recommend him to anyone who wants their surgery done correctly and compassionately.

Lea Bates Mar 19 2024

Review for Dr. Rudder

What a waste of MY time. Sat in exam room for hours, No other patients were there. I will NEVER go back or recommend him. Finally had to leave

Sydney Lee Jan 27 2024

Review for Dr. Bryant

She's kept me out of the hospital and on my feet.

Fine Medical Skills. Jan 26 2024

Review for Dr. Nwude

Very personable but her information is not always accurate. I changed physicians.

Jan 11 2024

Review for Dr. Goss

I was there cause my blood pressure was going up and down, kept feeling like I was going to pass out. And when I felt that way I felt real hot. He came in almost yelling at me why are you in ER.was rude. Wouldn't let me tell him nothing. Every time I tried to tell him what was going on he...

Judy Dec 27 2023

Review for Dr. Dunn

Location

Medical Center Of South Arkansas

700 W Grove St, El Dorado AR 71730

CallDirections

(870) 863-2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Medical Center Of South Arkansas located?

Medical Center Of South Arkansas is located at 700 W Grove St, El Dorado, AR 71730. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Medical Center Of South Arkansas won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

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

Is Medical Center Of South Arkansas highly rated with patients?

68% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Medical Center Of South Arkansas score well in safety ratings?

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Contact Us

700 W Grove St

El Dorado, AR 71730

Directions

(870) 863-2000