University of North Carolina Hospital
University of North Carolina Hospital is a medical facility located in Chapel Hill, NC. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
14% 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
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal 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
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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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
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
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
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
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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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2024
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2023
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
University of North Carolina 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
Anonymous Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Carey
Dr. Myers removed my esophageal cancer in June, 2009. It has been 15 years and I am still doing great. He was an excellent doctor! He took time to explain things so I could thoroughly understand them and it was evident that he cares about his patients. I am so thankful my gastroenterologist...
Doug Repass Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Meyers
Dr Nowacek took time to make sure that I understood my options, and gave detailed explanations to all my questions. He is very knowledgeable in his field, and encourages you to have a part in decision making. Bedside manner is great. I have already gotten more help since I switched to his care,...
Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Nowacek
Doctor changed my life by prescribing the correct meds. Her nurse Janae is fantastic, like family. She calls back promptly. Beautiful practice!
Lisa Luberto Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Sheshadri
Dr Poulsen She did my cataract surg. Took such good care of me. Checking on me by phone after my surg and in the evening. Called me in the morning to check on my pain level and sleep that night.
Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Poulsen
Location
University of North Carolina Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of North Carolina Hospital located?
University of North Carolina Hospital is located at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has University of North Carolina Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, University of North Carolina Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is University of North Carolina Hospital highly rated with patients?
73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does University of North Carolina Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at University of North Carolina Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades University of North Carolina Hospital profile..
How does University of North Carolina 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.
As a person, Dr. Carey is kind and compassionate. As a surgeon, she broke my trust. I went to UNC MIGS from 2016 until 2020. I was told I had stage 1 endometriosis but after surgery and other alternatives I had zero relief. I then decided to have a hysterectomy. She was very informative about this...