CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
Patients that would definitely recommend
11% higher than the national average
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga is a medical facility located in Chattanooga, TN. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and more.
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™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient back and neck surgery, outpatient rotator cuff surgery, outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
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
Mortality within 30 days
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
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2024
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
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2024
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
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™
2024
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024
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
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
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
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 experienceCHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
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
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
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
Ava Mar 15 2024
Review for Dr. Gouge
After 3 months of the worse nerve pain ever, I saw Dr. GEDDES, which I had seen before. He immediately indicated he wanted to get me out of pain. I had stenosis and 2 herniated disc. He explained the procedure in a way that my husband and I could understand. He did the surgery and I had...
Sarah Mar 14 2024
Review for Dr. Geddes
Dr. Mullins is one of the best doctors I have seen, he has a great bed side manner. I had prostate surgery which was successful and my life is much better. I will recommend to all my friends that might need him to call and make an appointment.
Mar 14 2024
Review for Dr. Mullins
The staff is always friendly. Dr Ford is a very experienced doctor that listens well, and he cares about his patients. He is able to perform many different procedures to help you. He has been a life saver to me and other family members. I highly recommend him. Also if you use recreational...
Very happy patient Mar 14 2024
Review for Dr. Ford
Dr. Lunn and staff are friendly, professional, and always courteous. Dr. Lunn has researched and studied craniomandibular joint issues extensively, with many years of publications of his findings. My 6 months of treatment was totally successful and worth all of the effort and investment. It has...
tambourine15 Mar 13 2024
Review for Dr. Lunn
Location
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga located?
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga is located at 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and 6 more in the past two years.
Is CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga highly rated with patients?
77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga profile..
How does CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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When I first moved to Tennessee I had to find a doctor. Dr Gouge picked up on my heart issues on the first visit. I had to have a triple bypass. She is very compassionate. I now live in Georgia and so wish I could stay her patient!