Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital is a medical facility located in Lynchburg, VA. This hospital has been recognized for Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
3% 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
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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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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Complication Based Ratings
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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Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
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 experienceCentra Lynchburg General Hospital
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
Centra Lynchburg General 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
Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Dhat
Dr. Meadows was assigned to me when my doctor left almost two years ago. Dr. Meadows has been curt, critical, paternalistic and unwilling to tolerate disagreement or discussion. He is thorough with vaccinations and laboratory orders, but does not project a pleasant personality while doing so. He...
Apr 10 2024
Review for Dr. Meadows
I had a procedure with Dr. Kenny, he explained the procedure and asked if I had any questions. He is very personable and friendly. After the procedure he explained what the results were, and asked if any questions. The whole process from working with the staff and the doctors was an excellent...
Jaime S. Apr 09 2024
Review for Dr. Kenny
Dr Policard performed a neurological test on my arms to check for nerve damage. She took her time and really checked me out. It took at least 45 minutes. I had had this test done before somewhere else and they rushed through it taking about 15 minutes and said I needed surgery. I got the surgery...
Apr 07 2024
Review for Dr. Policard
Location
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Centra Lynchburg General Hospital located?
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital is located at 1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Centra Lynchburg General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Centra Lynchburg General Hospital has been awarded with Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Centra Lynchburg General Hospital highly rated with patients?
61% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Centra Lynchburg General Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Centra Lynchburg General Hospital profile..
How does Centra Lynchburg General Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Dhat is very experienced, knowledgeable, and an excellent mentor. He takes time with you and has patience. Also, he ask about your life; what things are happening to you. Everything is helpful.