MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital is a medical facility located in Tacoma, WA. This hospital has been recognized for Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
1% 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 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
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 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
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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
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
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
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
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, 2022
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 experienceMultiCare Tacoma 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
MultiCare Tacoma 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
William Hughes, MD Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Khan
We took my 20 mos old granddaughter to Urgent Care at indigo Point Ruston due to a recurring cough. The staff is outstanding from front desk to nurses aid and especially Dr Bowles!
Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Bowles
Very attentive and interactive style. Excellent at explaining the nature of my issue such that I could understand it well
Gary Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Heusch
Dr. Singh is very knowledgeable and professional and very good at comforting patients. His staff are all very good at their work and their skills are very commendable.
francisco sandoval Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Singh
Dr. Okrent see both my husband and I. We've never dealt with such a caring and down to earth doctor such as Dr. Okrent himself. His staff is ALWAYS friendly and ready to help. We feel very taken care of when in his office.
Lelani T Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Okrent
Location
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital located?
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital is located at 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital has been awarded with Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital highly rated with patients?
64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does MultiCare Tacoma 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 MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital profile..
How does MultiCare Tacoma General 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.
1st, I am a physician. I know how a physician should think. For example, Dr Khan uses deductive reasoning to assess medical issues. You can tell her process by the questions she asks when she asks them. Moreover, Dr Khan demonstrates a knowledge of current standards of care. I feel I am working...