UM Upper Chesapeake Health
UM Upper Chesapeake Health is a medical facility located in Bel Air, MD. This hospital has been recognized for Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
6% lower 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
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
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
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
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™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
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).
Learn more about patient experienceUM Upper Chesapeake Health
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
UM Upper Chesapeake Health
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
Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Suresh
Dr. Suresh is an outstanding oncologist. He is kind, caring and listens to his patients. He is exceptionally bright and responds to the patient’s concerns in a respectful and caring manner. I am so glad that Dr. Suresh is my oncologist and is the one guiding me through this difficult period of my...
Dr. Suresh Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Suresh
Very professional. Explained very well and answered questions patiently and with great detail.
Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Hasan
Dr Suresh is calming and thorough! Dealing with health issues can be scary but he answered all my questions in a calm manner and helped me understand what I needed to know and do.
VA client Apr 10 2024
Review for Dr. Suresh
Dr. Rehman is very professional and knowledgeable in her field. Two years ago, I was in severe pain went through numerous doctors and she nailed the problem. My quality of life has improved 100% and I am now mobile. Thank you!
Apr 09 2024
Review for Dr. Rehman
Location
UM Upper Chesapeake Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UM Upper Chesapeake Health located?
UM Upper Chesapeake Health is located at 500 Upper Chesapeake Dr, Bel Air, MD 21014. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has UM Upper Chesapeake Health won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, UM Upper Chesapeake Health has been awarded with Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™, Surgical Care Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is UM Upper Chesapeake Health highly rated with patients?
60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does UM Upper Chesapeake Health score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at UM Upper Chesapeake Health?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades UM Upper Chesapeake Health profile..
How does UM Upper Chesapeake Health 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.
Kind, soft-spoken, direct eye contact, and a very caring demeanor! My husband and I would recommend Dr. Suresh as the doctor to see for excellent care!