VBMC - Harlingen
VBMC - Harlingen is a medical facility located in Harlingen, TX. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
4% lower 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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2023)
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™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
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
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
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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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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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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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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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery 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
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2023
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
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
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 experienceVBMC - Harlingen
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
VBMC - Harlingen
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
Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Martinez
It’s all good, they have their system, and all running smooth the whole 3 months that i have been coming every Friday for my treatment.
Mar 30 2024
Review for Dr. Sarhill
Everyone worked very well with me to continue my treatments that were ordered from Mayo Hospital in order for me to be in Texas for the winter.
Mar 30 2024
Review for Dr. Sarhill
My third implant by Dr. Gary Schwarz and he is one of the Greats for any oral surgery. Also excellent staff. I have had several oral surgerys over my 79 years amd he is hands down the best.Jim
Mar 29 2024
Review for Dr. Schwarz
Only complaint I have is that he needs to be a little more caring about his patients. Learn their names. Make them feel they are important and not just another patient with cancer
Mar 29 2024
Review for Dr. Sarhill
Location
VBMC - Harlingen
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is VBMC - Harlingen located?
VBMC - Harlingen is located at 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has VBMC - Harlingen won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, VBMC - Harlingen has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, and 4 more in the past two years.
Is VBMC - Harlingen highly rated with patients?
61% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does VBMC - Harlingen score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at VBMC - Harlingen?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades VBMC - Harlingen profile..
How does VBMC - Harlingen rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Martinez does an excellent job at putting people at ease that dont want to go to the Dr. He is sincere, down to earth and covers all the bases in your care.