Whittier Hospital Medical Center

60%

Patients that would definitely recommend

10% lower than the national average

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

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

  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital

11 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

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse 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

Worse than Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than 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

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better 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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than 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).

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64%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

5% lower than the national average

60%

Would definitely recommend

10% lower than the national average

Whittier Hospital 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%73%81%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%72%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%57%66%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%60%63%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%81%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%36%52%

Whittier Hospital Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%50%60%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%64%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

The Dr. doesn’t listen and is extremely unkind and abrupt. Definitely should not see children. My child left in tears.

Mar 14 2024

Review for Dr. Stastny

becareful dangerous doctor

Mar 12 2024

Review for Dr. Chin

From the minute I walked into the office I felt taken care of. The staff, assistants, and Dr. Sampson are very helpful. Dr. Samson really listens to what your issues are and comes up with a workable plan of action that supports your well being. Really a great doctor. Don't hesitate to see him. ...

Kasthleen Noone Mar 06 2024

Review for Dr. Sampson

Dr. Banapour was very thorough in his explanation of the steps he was going to take to assist in my mother's health and wellness. If anything changed unexpectedly during surgery, he was sure to explain again in easily understandable terminology. I appreciated his calm demeanor and overall...

Feb 28 2024

Review for Dr. Banapour

Dr. Banapour is an excellent surgeon and is very thurough in communicating pertinent information of your diagnosis, care and recovery.

Feb 28 2024

Review for Dr. Banapour

Location

Whittier Hospital Medical Center

9080 Colima Rd, Whittier CA 90605

CallDirections

(562) 945-3561

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Whittier Hospital Medical Center located?

Whittier Hospital Medical Center is located at 9080 Colima Rd, Whittier, CA 90605. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Whittier Hospital Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

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

Is Whittier Hospital Medical Center highly rated with patients?

64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Whittier Hospital 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 Whittier Hospital Medical Center?

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How does Whittier Hospital Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

9080 Colima Rd

Whittier, CA 90605

Directions

(562) 945-3561