University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston is a medical facility located in Galveston, TX. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Critical Care Excellence 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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
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
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
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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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
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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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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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
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
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™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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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 experienceUniversity of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
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
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
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
Gwen Cooper Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Tung
Dr McDonald is treating my shoulder and has help me tremendously im still able to work and live a normal life .
linda Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. McDonald
This doctor gave my daughter a better chance at life and he will go to bat for the parents! I owe you everything Doctor Goldberg
Lauren kelley Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Goldberg
Dr. Starr listened and worked with me on a plan of getting better from bronchitis and offered guidance to buy a nebulizer machine , which helped immensely.
Mary Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Starr
Loved that he listened to me during my consult and answered all my questions throughly. My appointment didn’t feel rushed. He gave me multiple treatment options and was sure to explain the benefits and negatives of each option. Very caring doctor who is truly invested in the health of his patients....
Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Padilla
Location
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston located?
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston is located at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, and 3 more in the past two years.
Is University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston highly rated with patients?
70% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston?
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How does University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Felt well taken care of. And appreciative of his time and expertise