Doctors Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
Equal to the national average
Doctors Hospital is a medical facility located in Augusta, GA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™, and more.
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.
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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
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 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
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
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
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
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
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
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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
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
Doctors 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
Sheila Connell Mar 15 2024
Review for Dr. Ikeler
Very clean building and promptly appointments with knowledgeable staff
Matt Mar 15 2024
Review for Dr. Jordan
initially went to see Dr. Shannon Nelson as a new patient for my annual physical, back in December. I have great insurance with my job that covers annual physicals and other preventative care. The visit went well but I had to go to another facility to get lab work done. This was a first for me...
Kenyon Cochran Mar 15 2024
Review for Dr. Nielson
As soon as Dr. Pugliese entered the exam room, he was friendly and professional at the same time. He introduced himself to me and my husband and put us both at ease. After his examination he explained in detail the findings and course of treatment while answering any questions and concerns we had....
Gari Verna Dickson, North Augusta SC Mar 15 2024
Review for Dr. Pugliese
My office visit was comprehensive, on time and Dr Apostol will always take time to answer my questions or concerns.
Mar 14 2024
Review for Dr. Apostol
Location
Doctors Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Doctors Hospital located?
Doctors Hospital is located at 3651 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Doctors Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Doctors Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™, and 4 more in the past two years.
Is Doctors Hospital highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Doctors Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Doctors Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Doctors Hospital profile..
How does Doctors 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.
Went for walk-in visit for personal issue and was fortunate that my primary doctor was available. He is always personable and I can count on his expertise in solute problem!