Boston Medical Center
Boston Medical Center is a medical facility located in Boston, MA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
6% 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
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
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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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
Mortality Based Ratings
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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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2022
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).
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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
Boston 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
Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Wason
I've been looking for an endo for ages, lots of swings and misses. Dr. Arao was fantastic. He explains things in a way that makes sense to people without making you feel like he's dumbing it down or treating you like you're an idiot like so many do. More importantly, after years of doctors not...
Tara M. Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Arao
As a family member to a patient who has Dr. Morgan as her maxillofacial specialist, I have truly observed a very compassionate and caring doctor who works so patiently and was able to provide the absolute best quality care and outcome for our daughter's very delicate and challenging situation.We are...
Elizabeth Greenwood Mar 29 2024
Review for Dr. Morgan
I was really impressed with Dr. Coffin and his nurse, Linda (hope I got this right). This was my first visit, they were prompt, did their pre-work, asked good questions and listened to me. I was with them for a good hour. They did not rush me, and I appreciate their thoroughness and concern for my...
Gayle Mar 23 2024
Review for Dr. Coffin
Location
Boston Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boston Medical Center located?
Boston Medical Center is located at 1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 02118. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Boston Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Boston Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Boston Medical Center highly rated with patients?
68% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Boston 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 Boston Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Boston Medical Center profile..
How does Boston Medical Center 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.
Dr. Wason was very kind and considerate during my visit and procedure. He made me feel very confident in his ability to resolve my situation. I never felt rushed and he was very thorough and took the time to make sure I understood everything and knew what to expect. He followed up with a phone...