Mainegeneral Medical Center
Mainegeneral Medical Center is a medical facility located in Augusta, ME. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
11% 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.
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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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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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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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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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)
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Pneumonia
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2022
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
Mainegeneral Medical Center
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
Bitsy Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Caldwell
Dr Sparling is everything one would want in a dermatologist. He is knowledgeable and can impart that knowledge in a meaningful way to his patients. He and his staff put their patients at ease. He gains your confidence by his obvious devotion and dedication to his profession. I enjoy discussing...
Doug Self Apr 15 2024
Review for Dr. Sparling
He was kind, knowledgeable, and listened well regarding my husband's Parkinsons disease. Of the Neurology doctors we have seen in Central Maine he was by far the best. I am sorry to learn that he is no longer with MaineGeneral Medical Center. 5 stars from us.
Apr 09 2024
Review for Dr. Schwartz
Wonderful, caring doctor . Listens, is very personable and an expert in his areas.
Deb Apr 03 2024
Review for Dr. Maricic
With an injured wrist (which I learned was a 'FOOSH' injury-falling on outstretched hand') I went to the Xpress Care at Maine Gen. There they X-rayed me, diagnosed a break and promptly and efficiently gave me a temp cast as it was late on a Friday. On the following Monday, I went to the Orthopedic...
RangerRob Mar 24 2024
Review for Dr. Stevens
Location
Mainegeneral Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mainegeneral Medical Center located?
Mainegeneral Medical Center is located at 35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta, ME 04330. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Mainegeneral Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Mainegeneral Medical Center has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Mainegeneral Medical Center highly rated with patients?
77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Mainegeneral Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Mainegeneral Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Mainegeneral Medical Center profile..
How does Mainegeneral Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Great she actually listens to me.