East Alabama Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
3% higher than the national average
East Alabama Medical Center is a medical facility located in Opelika, AL. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™.
Awards
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America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
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Pacemaker Procedures
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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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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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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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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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Carotid Procedures
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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).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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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
East Alabama Medical Center
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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
La Shaunda S Young Sep 21 2023
Review for Dr. Stark
Best doctor I've had in forever. He listens. He has vast experience and he is a problem solver. I am so thankful for him.
Sep 15 2023
Review for Dr. Adams
She try to get a good understanding of what you are experiencing so she can provide you with the best help she can
Williams Sep 11 2023
Review for Dr. Massey
Took too long for appointmentWait at appointment was too long Left room for 20 minutes during visit to take callTried to sell me a weight loss program that he also works for.NEVER read my patient info as he had no idea about my meds, surgery, etcTold me I should consider surgery for carpal tunnel...
Sep 11 2023
Review for Dr. Adams
Location
East Alabama Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Alabama Medical Center located?
East Alabama Medical Center is located at 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has East Alabama Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, East Alabama Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ in the past two years.
Is East Alabama Medical Center highly rated with patients?
73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does East Alabama Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at East Alabama Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades East Alabama Medical Center profile..
How does East Alabama Medical Center 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.
Dr. Starks was very professional and nice. He listened to my concerns and responded to them very well. His staff were very nice and professional also. I would refer my family and friends to Dr. Starks.