MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

64%

Patients that would definitely recommend

6% lower than the national average

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital is a medical facility located in Baltimore, MD. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, and more.

Awards

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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

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

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than 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

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than 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

Better than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™

2024, 2023, 2022

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™

2024, 2023

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™

2022

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

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

Better than 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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62%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

7% lower than the national average

64%

Would definitely recommend

6% lower than the national average

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%77%81%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%73%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%57%66%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%58%63%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%86%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%49%52%

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%59%60%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%69%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Victoria has an amazing bedside manner and truly is in the field she belongs. I could tell right away that she was going to be wonderful and she was exactly that. Patient, listened to all my questions and needs and took the time to answer each one and provide me with good answers and a plan to...

George S Mar 16 2024

Review for Victoria Donaldson

Dr Kami is just wonderful. She is straightforward and explains a very complex cancer in an understandable way. One of the finest Docs!

Mar 16 2024

Review for Dr. Kamugisha

I have been a patient of Dr. Jacobs for 23 years. He has handled my orthopedic injuries and needs with no issues. or challenges that I have incurred. My most recent surgery required a Complete Revision to my knee that was replaced 23 years ago. Mike provided the details needed to make an educated...

John R Townsend Mar 15 2024

Review for Dr. Jacobs

Dr. Faith exudes professionalism and great interpersonal skills. She is extremely thorough in her exams and explanation of what she finds and any course of action, if necessary. She asks thoughtful questions and genuinely listens to my answers. Dr. Faith is a treasure beyond measure in her...

BMS Mar 14 2024

Review for Dr. Esterson

I've been with Dr. Mark for years, and I can't recommend him enough. His expertise and personalized care have made a significant impact on my well-being. Dr. Mark's superb accessibility and unwavering commitment to patient care set him apart. His holistic approach aligns perfectly with my health...

Abe Mar 07 2024

Review for Dr. Young

Location

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

5601 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore MD 21239

CallDirections

(443) 444-8000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital located?

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital is located at 5601 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, and Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital highly rated with patients?

62% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital score well in safety ratings?

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

How do I get in at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital profile..

How does MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

5601 Loch Raven Blvd

Baltimore, MD 21239

Directions

(443) 444-8000