PIH Health Downey Hospital
PIH Health Downey Hospital is a medical facility located in Downey, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
6% 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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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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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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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
PIH Health Downey Hospital
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
Constance Haddad Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Buchfuhrer
Dr. K is always professional and helpful. The gentleman who hooked me up for my test was great as well. I would definitely recommend Dr. K.
Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Krishnan
Dr, Smith needs to be a little more kind. She was very nice the first visit,Second visit not so much she looked upset maybe personal issues? Or whatever the case was! clearly took it out on me. Left a bad taste in my mouth. Left office feeling very uncomfortable. Hopefully she sees this and becomes...
Kind Apr 10 2024
Review for Dr. Smith
Office staff is conscientious and efficient. Dr. Agatstein clearly explains issues and provides a comfortable space to ask questions. I really appreciate Dr. Agatstein & his staff.
Apr 09 2024
Review for Dr. Agatstein
Dr Buchfuhrer is so attentive and patient. She listens to all your questions and completely answers them. Great Doctor.
Jody Apr 03 2024
Review for Dr. Buchfuhrer
Location
PIH Health Downey Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is PIH Health Downey Hospital located?
PIH Health Downey Hospital is located at 11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has PIH Health Downey Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, PIH Health Downey Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is PIH Health Downey Hospital highly rated with patients?
72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does PIH Health Downey Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at PIH Health Downey Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades PIH Health Downey Hospital profile..
How does PIH Health Downey Hospital 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.
She is an exceptional physician who is not only well educated, but has incredible humanistic skills. She is engages with her patients and communicates well with them. She is most empathetic and compassionate when dealing with them in the clinical setting. It is without hesitation that I recommend...