Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick Health Hospital is a medical facility located in Frederick, MD. This hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
2% 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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023, 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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (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™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
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
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™
2022
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
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
Complication Based Ratings
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2022
Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
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
Frederick Health 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
Dr. B. Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Unegbu-Ogbonna
Dr. Biju Alex is an absolute professional. We (my family) have been really searching for a great Gastroenterologist in Columbia, MD for a long time. Dr. Alex came highly recommended from another well trusted specialist. From the get go, this is my down to earth honest opinion about Dr. Alex. Dr....
Alexander Kurien Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Alex
My visit with Dr. Ziglar was really great. She is so kind and thorough. She did a great job explaining my issue and her thought process for a remedy. This was the longest patient - doctor encounter I've ever had in all my years. I was really surprised that my appointment lasted as long as it did. I...
Ron F. Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Ziglar
My husband asked me to write this review. He had symptoms that other doctors could not diagnose and would not take the time to investigate. Other doctors wouldn't even allow him to make an appointment. Then he got an appointment with Dr. Gunawardane and life has greatly improved for him. My...
B & J S Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Gunawardane
I was greeted in a professional manner by her female assistant as I filled out my paperwork. Her quest lab tech Tramane was so knowledgeable and honest about the importance of blood work and proper testing. She made you feel at home and showed real concerns for your well being. Dr Sivakumar is the...
Mr. M Apr 10 2024
Review for Dr. Sivakumar
Location
Frederick Health Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Frederick Health Hospital located?
Frederick Health Hospital is located at 400 W 7th St, Frederick, MD 21701. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Frederick Health Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Frederick Health Hospital has been awarded with America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, and 12 more in the past two years.
Is Frederick Health Hospital highly rated with patients?
64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Frederick Health Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Frederick Health Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Frederick Health Hospital profile..
How does Frederick Health 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 have seen her several times when I was unable to get an appointment with my PCP of many years. I prefer Dr. Unegbu, although I liked and had a relationship with my previous provider. Dr. Unegbu has a positive affect, listens, appreciates patient concerns and addresses them appropriately. She...