Palomar Medical Center Poway

60%

Patients that would definitely recommend

4% lower than the national average

Palomar Medical Center Poway is a medical facility located in Poway, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.

Awards

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Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

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

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As 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

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As 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

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

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

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient 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

As 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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59%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% lower than the national average

60%

Would definitely recommend

4% lower than the national average

Palomar Medical Center Poway

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%72%75%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%72%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%55%57%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%55%56%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%83%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%45%47%

Palomar Medical Center Poway

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%43%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%59%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. London is a brightness of professionalism and kindness, not only preserved my vision but also restored my hope. Supported by an exceptional team, they exemplify excellence in care. Gratitude fills my heart for their dedication and expertise. Dr London’s expertise is vast and profound. His...

Seyed Aghazadeh Mar 23 2024

Review for Dr. London

Saw Dr Chang when regular primary not available. I was experiencing acute pain. He saw me from November until March and only offered physical therapy. I finally insisted on an MRI which showed I needed surgery. I saw him again as he was my assigned physician in a rehab facility. I requested to see...

Mar 23 2024

Review for Dr. Chang

Very professional surgeon, who did an awesome bilateral knee replacements on me .

Mar 23 2024

Review for Dr. Knutson

My experience in surgery was better than expected. I appreciated the attention to detail in pre-op. Then in the operating room, one second I was awaiting anesthesia and the next second I woke up in recovery feeling clear headed with no side affects. My hip replacement gave me the ability to walk...

Mark Larsen Mar 22 2024

Review for Dr. Brummel

Dr. Barba explained in detail what the procedure was and what side effects I was to expect.

Mar 22 2024

Review for Dr. Barba

Location

Palomar Medical Center Poway

15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway CA 92064

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(858) 480-6174

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palomar Medical Center Poway located?

Palomar Medical Center Poway is located at 15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Palomar Medical Center Poway won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Palomar Medical Center Poway has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Palomar Medical Center Poway highly rated with patients?

59% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Palomar Medical Center Poway score well in safety ratings?

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

How do I get in at Palomar Medical Center Poway?

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How does Palomar Medical Center Poway rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

15615 Pomerado Rd

Poway, CA 92064

Directions

(858) 480-6174