Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is a medical facility located in Reading, PA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Stroke Care 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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
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
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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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
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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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
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
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 experiencePenn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
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
Penn State Health St. Joseph 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
Rosemarie Cappolina Mar 22 2024
Review for Dr. Pavlides
Listened and retained what we told him. Next appointment he remembered our previous discussion and asked detailed questions. Tried to remedy all issues not just Parkinson’s as in treating the whole me not just symptoms occurring now.
Mar 21 2024
Review for Dr. Tabbal
Dr. Altman did a custody review for the court. She spent hours speaking sith my son, his teachers, therapist, school councilor and grandparents. This additional information was able to help her see through the lies my cheating ex told her, and I was able to keep half custody of him which they were...
Mar 18 2024
Review for Dr. Altman
I have seen numerous physicians over the years and I have been very impressed with Dr. G. She has been very thorough in each visit, asks numerous questions, and is truly interested in the health and well being of her patients.
Joe Y Mar 13 2024
Review for Dr. Grzadziel
Location
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center located?
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is located at 2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA 19605. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Stroke Care Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Is Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center highly rated with patients?
71% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Penn State Health St. Joseph 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 Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center profile..
How does Penn State Health St. Joseph 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.
I am so happy I had a reverse shoulder replacement. Dr Pavlides is the best! He is super nice and explained everything. Loved his nurse Noel. The office staff was so professional. I was so nervous but everyone in this office made it such a pleasant experience.