Wilkes - Barre General Hospital
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Patient Experience Rating
15% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Appendectomy
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Bariatric Surgery
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Pacemaker Procedures
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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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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Gynecologic Procedures
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Hysterectomy
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C-Section Delivery
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Vaginal Delivery
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Hip Replacement
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Total Knee Replacement
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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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Prostate Removal Surgery
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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Carotid Procedures
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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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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
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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
Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Scrobola
It was my First time Consultation about my new diagnosis. Dr. Sinha gave me all the information I needed and answered all my questions. She was extremely patient and understanding.
Lilly Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Sinha
Dr. Allardyce is a great doctor, skilled surgeon and a really caring individual! I’ve had two surgeries with him, with great results!
Ann Saxton Mar 23 2024
Review for Dr. Allardyce
Very efficient office. Every step was thoroughly explained. Entire staff from front desk to the nurses and anesthesiologist were fantastic
MARYJO REESE Mar 23 2024
Review for Dr. Tashkandi
Dr. Wittenberg was thorough and explained everything clearly.
Kevin Johnson Mar 22 2024
Review for Dr. Rittenberg
Location
Wilkes - Barre General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wilkes - Barre General Hospital located?
Wilkes - Barre General Hospital is located at 575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Wilkes - Barre General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Wilkes - Barre General Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Wilkes - Barre General Hospital highly rated with patients?
52% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Wilkes - Barre General Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Wilkes - Barre General Hospital?
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