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Los Alamitos Medical Center

Los Alamitos Medical Center in Los Alamitos, CA - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Los Alamitos Medical Center on Healthgrades.

54%

Patient Experience Rating

10% 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

  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery

2 ratings were better than expected

9 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As 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

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

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

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery

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

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

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).

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52%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

13% lower than the national average

54%

Would definitely recommend

10% lower than the national average

Los Alamitos Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%66%75%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%67%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%50%57%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%49%56%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%79%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%39%47%

Los Alamitos Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%30%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%62%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Wong's office is old school, but prompt, efficient, and no-nonsense. She runs the right tests and gives good guidance.

Apr 18 2024

Review for Dr. Wong

It's so crazy to read the poor reviews because Dr.Chu was my doctor for many many years and I had nothing but positive experiences with her. She delivered my babies via c-section and was amazing. I had a reaction to some medication and she personally talked to me on the phone in the middle of the...

Crista Dulguime Apr 17 2024

Review for Dr. Chu

Great doctor. Very professional. I never felt rushed and the parking was super easy.

JohnnyM Apr 17 2024

Review for Dr. Matthewson

Wow! Best visit ever, checked in at 1:45, called in by 1:55, went through a few test and procedures and wow I was done by 2:15 pm. It was like an assembly line one procedure after another and I was done and my way. Best visit ever!

Apr 15 2024

Review for Dr. Pirouz

Great Doctor -- TERRIBLE FRONT OFFICE Doctor Vardayo is excellent! He is approachable, takes time to explain things and answers questions, and has a very friendly demeanor. Back 2017-18 I had great experiences with him and good results from the proceedures he performed. However, his current front...

scott Apr 13 2024

Review for Dr. Vardayo

Location

Los Alamitos Medical Center

3751 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos CA 90720

CallDirections

(562) 598-1311

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Los Alamitos Medical Center located?

Los Alamitos Medical Center is located at 3751 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Los Alamitos Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

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

Is Los Alamitos Medical Center highly rated with patients?

52% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Los Alamitos Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

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

How do I get in at Los Alamitos Medical Center?

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How does Los Alamitos Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

3751 Katella Ave

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Directions

(562) 598-1311