St. David's Medical Center
St. David's Medical Center is a medical facility located in Austin, TX. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
12% 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 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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 Cardiac Care Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
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
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2024, 2023
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2022
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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™
2024
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2023
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
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™
2024
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2024
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2024, 2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
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, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
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 experienceSt. David's 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
St. David's 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
Mark Kirkbride Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Boone
Excellent orthopedic surgeon with a great 'bedside manner'. Dr. Gallagher is friendly, listens well, and takes the time to thoroughly assess and then explain in layman terms exactly what's going on. He's also very conscientious, making sure through x-rays or an MRI that any surgery is absolutely...
DK Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Gallagher
I received outstanding care from Dr. Bush-Veith and my time spent with her was not rushed or hurried. All matters were covered in depth and to my satisfaction. I also had follow-up questions that were responded to quickly. Dr. Bush-Veith is highly professional and I strongly recommend her.
CK_AZ_SB Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Bush-Veith
The staff is always polite and professionally friendly. Dr. Gallagher will always listen and address your questions even if the patient thinks they are not that important. He always seems to have whatever time the patient needs.
Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Gallagher
Location
St. David's Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. David's Medical Center located?
St. David's Medical Center is located at 919 E 32nd St, Austin, TX 78705. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has St. David's Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, St. David's Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, and 21 more in the past two years.
Is St. David's Medical Center highly rated with patients?
74% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does St. David's 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 St. David's Medical Center?
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How does St. David's Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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