Umass Memorial Medical Center
Umass Memorial Medical Center is a medical facility located in Worcester, MA. This hospital has been recognized for Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
7% 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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Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
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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Specialty Excellence Awards
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
Cranial Neurosurgery
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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
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
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
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
Umass Memorial 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
Marta Moran Bishop Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Arous
From my first visit with Dr Ayers to pre op information and aftercare I am so glad I selected Dr Ayers and UMass for my robotic knee replacement! Everything was 100% exceptional!
Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Ayers
After TWO years of what I thought was excellent care ( frequent but actually potentially harmful as it turns out) I saw Dr. Ding for a second consultation- got a thorough, articulate prognosis, a new prescription and an accurate diagnosis. My eyes thank you, my anxiety thanks you . And what’s even...
Threadeater Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Ding
After a car accident at 19 yrs old my only option back then was dental bridges. At 40 yrs old with nerve pain & failing bridgework I saw Dr. Rafla for implants.He is a total professional & expert periodontist, as well as kind, caring person. My implants have not failed in 25 yrs. I moved to Maine...
E. Perry Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Rafla
Very down to earth. Great bedside manner. Knowledgeable, confident and shoulder surgery was perfect! Couldn’t ask for a better surgeon . Highly recommend
Apr 10 2024
Review for Dr. Busconi
Location
Umass Memorial Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Umass Memorial Medical Center located?
Umass Memorial Medical Center is located at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Umass Memorial Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Umass Memorial Medical Center has been awarded with Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Umass Memorial Medical Center highly rated with patients?
66% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Umass Memorial 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 Umass Memorial Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Umass Memorial Medical Center profile..
How does Umass Memorial 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.
The kindness, compassion, communication, the thoroughness of Dr. Arous while doing the surgery to put the stent into my left subclavian artery. I couldn't ask for more in a surgeon, or his staff.