Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville

60%

Patients that would definitely recommend

10% lower than the national average

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville is a medical facility located in Brownsville, TX. This hospital has been recognized for Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™, Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, and more.

Awards

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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™

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

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site

8 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™

2023, 2022, 2021

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™

2023, 2022, 2021

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™

2023, 2022, 2021

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™

2023, 2022, 2021

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

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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63%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% lower than the national average

60%

Would definitely recommend

10% lower than the national average

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%68%81%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%68%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%50%66%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%52%63%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%83%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%49%52%

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%55%60%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%74%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Great office to start with always clean, staff very kind and the Dr. Is excellent very nice and professional over all the Dr. Explains everything so well and always looking for better alternatives for the good of the patient I give them all 5 stars

Maria Mariscal Mar 12 2024

Review for Dr. Marin

I had a knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair. You must realize Dr. Horton is super busy is why he does not spend a ton of time with each patient but he is efficient and a great surgeon. My pain is knee pain is gone and I am recovering fast.? It also takes a bit to get an appointment because he is...

Ken Mar 04 2024

Review for Dr. Horton

Great experience. I highly recommend Dr. Pham. Have gone to her for several years. She takes the time to talk to you and works to get you healthy. If she doesn't know the answer she will search till she finds it and you are happy.

Jackie Mar 03 2024

Review for Dr. Pham

One of my favorite doctors, always nice and as helpful as possible. Also very patient and caring!!

Britney Feb 13 2024

Review for Dr. Kuye

The best Doctor and Staff, dedicates time to each patient : I feel confident and well cared at every appointment

Feb 12 2024

Review for Dr. Hernandez

Location

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville

1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville TX 78520

CallDirections

(956) 698-5400

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville located?

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville is located at 1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville has been awarded with Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™, Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, and Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville highly rated with patients?

63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 9 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville?

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How does Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1040 W Jefferson St

Brownsville, TX 78520

Directions

(956) 698-5400