Saint Francis Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
9% higher than the national average
Saint Francis Medical Center is a medical facility located in Cape Girardeau, MO. This hospital has been recognized for Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™.
Awards
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Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
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Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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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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Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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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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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
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Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
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Spinal Fusion
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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Carotid Procedures
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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
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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
Saint Francis 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
Debbie Dale Holmes Mar 25 2024
Review for Dr. Nienaber
Dr. Bittle answered all my questions and gave me some recommendations that may help.
Mar 23 2024
Review for Dr. Bittle
Found out what was going on and made a plan to fix it. Very good information and a great visit!!
Mar 22 2024
Review for Dr. Foltz
Dr. Hunter was very professional and compassionate. I walked out of her office feeling like she gave me hope that there are options available to try out. I feel like she is on my team and she told me she has my back, don’t worry.
Mar 21 2024
Review for Dr. Hunter
Location
Saint Francis Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saint Francis Medical Center located?
Saint Francis Medical Center is located at 211 Saint Francis Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Saint Francis Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Saint Francis Medical Center has been awarded with Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Saint Francis Medical Center highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Saint Francis Medical Center profile..
How does Saint Francis 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.
Very patient during all my questions. Very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Easy to talk to and didn't rush through the visit. Very down to earth. I was impressed with how he treated me as a person and not just a number. I will definitely recommend him to others who are in need of a...