The Miriam Hospital
The Miriam Hospital is a medical facility located in Providence, RI. This hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals 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
America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
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™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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 experienceThe Miriam Hospital
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
The Miriam 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
Jane in Rhode Island Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Stolk
Dr. K. Was clear with his explanation of his diagnosis & my options for dealing with my leg malfunction & severe pain. I have confidence in him as neurosurgeon & thoughtful physician.
David R. Kaloupek Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Kuris
Reviews findings (mri), answers all questions and concerns. He Also reviews possible treatment options that allow you to decide what is best for you.
Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Lucas
After checking in, I was taken in for an xray- then spoke with a PA to review X-ray and other records. PA was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of my questions. Following the PA, I met Dr Kuris. He concurred with the PA and we developed a follow up plan. Very satisfied with my...
Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Kuris
Location
The Miriam Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Miriam Hospital located?
The Miriam Hospital is located at 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has The Miriam Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, The Miriam Hospital has been awarded with America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and 6 more in the past two years.
Is The Miriam Hospital highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does The Miriam Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at The Miriam Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades The Miriam Hospital profile..
How does The Miriam 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.
Dr. Stolk is thoroughly knowledgeable and checks current research. He has been my nephrologist before and after my kidney transplant, approximately 12 years. He is truly concerned with his patients and takes time to explain decisions.