Northside Hospital
Northside Hospital is a medical facility located in Atlanta, GA. This hospital has been recognized for Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
9% 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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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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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
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
Northside 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
BMH Apr 15 2024
Review for Dr. Spitz
I have really enjoyed Dr. Rangaraj’s approach. I mean, I’m effectively cured of cancer now, so that should probably be said first. And loudly! But my favorite thing about the good doctor is her willingness to truly listen, to offer when she’d refer to another physician for a particular concern, and...
Lee Apr 15 2024
Review for Dr. Rangaraj
Very efficient and excellent explanation of treatment plan & options.
Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Miller
I had both a neck and back disc replacement surgery with Dr. K in 2021 and 2023. Both times I have had an outstanding experience with him and his team.
Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Kancherla
He is an excellent oncologist. We feel lucky that he treated my husband.
Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Assikis
Location
Northside Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northside Hospital located?
Northside Hospital is located at 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northside Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northside Hospital has been awarded with Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Northside Hospital highly rated with patients?
72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northside Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Northside Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northside Hospital profile..
How does Northside 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.
I've been operated on many times in my life. In early 2023, I started having numbness in my arm, for no apparent reason. I went to 2 different orthopedic surgeons and had numerous epidurals, none of which helped. A friend (who's a physician), recommended I see Dr. Spitz. I met with him a few...