Ben Taub Hospital
Ben Taub Hospital is a medical facility located in Houston, TX. This hospital has been recognized for Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
7% 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence 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
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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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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Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2022
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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
Ben Taub 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
Rachel H. Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Glaun
Dr. Pradeep is a great listener and she spent an hour discussing and coming up with a plan to treat my illnesses. She also thinks outside of the box which I think makes for a great doctor! Dr. Pradeep and her staff were very attentive to answering my messages in a very timely manner and I appreciate...
Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Pradeep
I have been to previous clinicians that seemed to overlook my symptoms and did not investigate the cause and Dr. Grace clearly thought through my treatment and condition before I even arrived to my appointment. She is so easy to talk to, relatable, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Grace
Dr. Meyers was excellent at the Texas Oncology facility in San Marcos. Very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and LISTENED to my concerns. He accomplished our goals in 2 months. The staff was also excellent. This was completely unlike Texas Oncology facility in New Braunfels which was very poorly run...
Kevin J Kaplan Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Meyers
Location
Ben Taub Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ben Taub Hospital located?
Ben Taub Hospital is located at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ben Taub Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ben Taub Hospital has been awarded with Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, and Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Ben Taub Hospital highly rated with patients?
74% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ben Taub Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Ben Taub Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ben Taub Hospital profile..
How does Ben Taub 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.
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