Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest is a medical facility located in Allentown, PA. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
5% 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.
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America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
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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Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
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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Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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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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Specialty Excellence Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™
2024
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
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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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
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
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
Tracey Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Nguyen
On time visit and a great staff He took his time and helped me tremendously.
Michelle Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Lountzis
Dr.Hess is the most empathetic doctor I've ever interacted with. She is understanding , extremely knowledgeable and patient focused . She deserves to be recognized for her genuine compassion and understanding. I hope you see this Dr.Hess, thank you for everything you do and your kind soul.
Janae Mar 26 2024
Review for Dr. Hess
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest located?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest is located at 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest has been awarded with America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™, Stroke Care Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest?
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How does Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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He has been taking care of my mom's cardiac health for over 5 years. Always answers all of your questions, treats you like a real person, so kind and caring about your health. Sorry he is retiring.