Palomar Medical Center Poway
Palomar Medical Center Poway is a medical facility located in Poway, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
4% lower than the national average
Awards
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
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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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
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
Palomar Medical Center Poway
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
John Nosen Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Olson
It's always a pleasant atmosphere when you come inside. Everyone is so nice and professional.
Marilyn Faber Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Meyer
Dr. Knutson came highly recommended and did not disappoint. From first appointment, through surgery and then rehab, he was always engaged and very clear on what to expect. It has been 2 years now and absolutely ZERO issues. What was most striking was his approach to surgery using a 'clean room' to...
Larry E Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Knutson
dr. meyers listens very intently and wants the whole backstory to try to figure out your feet issues. She’s very hands-on and very intelligent very personable her offices always clean. They are on time and their staff is extremely nice…
Jayne Guiffrida Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Meyer
Dr. Meyer office is run very efficiently, get you right in without a long, wait very clean office and she was very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Jerry Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Meyer
Location
Palomar Medical Center Poway
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?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Palomar Medical Center Poway profile..
How does Palomar Medical Center Poway rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I went in to see Dr Olsen with all of my imaging and a diagnosis from multiple other providers. Dr Olsen did not even have the correct imaging pulled up and continued to tell me that I am not having the symptoms I am. I have since gone to UCSD Neuro and have a surgery planned to fix the issue that...