Cox Medical Center South
Cox Medical Center South is a medical facility located in Springfield, MO. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
8% 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient back and neck surgery, outpatient rotator cuff surgery, outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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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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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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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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 Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery 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
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™
2023, 2022
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).
Learn more about patient experienceCox Medical Center South
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
Cox Medical Center South
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
Cooper Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Lyford
I do not usually write reviews, but I want to share my experience now. Dr. Arismendi took the time to get acquainted with my case and concerns, and to answer all of my questions. He is very knowledgeable, explaining possible options with their pros and cons. He is respectful, kind, and professional....
Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Arismendi Ortiz
After having so much knee pain i was referred to Dr Melugin and needed knee surgery. I was scared having to hear what needed to be done, but his mannerism put me at ease with it him explaining every detail, and assuring that i was going to be in great hands. It helped me gain confidence thru it all....
Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Melugin
I'm not sure what these people are talking about. My husband had a breakout that two other Dr.'s could cure. We were referred to Dr. Quarles and he gave him one medication that cured him the first visit. He listened to us and he was very professional also. Direct and confident but not rude at...
Myrtle Martin Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Quarles
I had been having knee pain for 6 or 7 months. I thought if I rested from activity, it would heal. But when I returned to activity, I had that same pain! I went to see Dr. Melugin and was so glad I did! He suspected a meniscus tear, which the MRI did indeed show. He explained the surgery and what I...
Robin Hadlock-Shirley Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Melugin
Location
Cox Medical Center South
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cox Medical Center South located?
Cox Medical Center South is located at 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Cox Medical Center South won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Cox Medical Center South has been awarded with America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ in the past two years.
Is Cox Medical Center South highly rated with patients?
71% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Cox Medical Center South score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Cox Medical Center South?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Cox Medical Center South profile..
How does Cox Medical Center South 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. Lyford is excellent. Top of his field. He is personable and professional. He’s done several colonoscopies on me and he is wholeheartedly one to be trusted. His training is exceptional as is his knowledge and ability/experience. I’ve recommended 3 people to him and they agree. If you have to...