Riverview Regional Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
1% lower than the national average
Riverview Regional Medical Center is a medical facility located in Gadsden, AL. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™, and more.
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.
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2023
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2022, 2021
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).
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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
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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
May 27 2023
Review for Dr. Scott
I was sent by the VA to Dr. Dierick Sparks for evaluation of a military knee injury. I went thru a tough and painful physical therapy cycle, so many injections that I can’t remember how many, a minesectomy, and more injections, then I was informed he could not do the knee replacement, that he said I...
May 20 2023
Review for Dr. Sparks Sr
I had a compression fracture of L-spine. The doctor at the emergency send me on my way saying it was old. I had been in the bed for 2 weeks in horrible pain, thus it had started healing. I made a appointment with Dr Smith after leaving the ER. He ordered a MRI and quickly scheduled a kyphoplasty....
May 11 2023
Review for Dr. Smith
One of the most through Doctors I have ever been to. He went beyond the call of duty to help my husband and I in a very detailed unusual diagnosis.
Apr 04 2023
Review for Dr. Kantzler
Dr. Ryan is a 5 star Doctor. He is friendly, and concern about his patients. I have used him for 20 years. I recommend him to everyone.
Lawanda Apr 03 2023
Review for Dr. Ryan
Location
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Riverview Regional Medical Center located?
Riverview Regional Medical Center is located at 600 S 3rd St, Gadsden, AL 35901. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Riverview Regional Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Riverview Regional Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™, and Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Riverview Regional Medical Center highly rated with patients?
63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Riverview Regional 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 Riverview Regional Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Riverview Regional Medical Center profile..
How does Riverview Regional 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.
I have followed Dr Scott to different cities and states lol to receive the best medical care for my kidneys. Not only does he give support for health issues, he has always been a mental boost at every visit! We lost touch a few years ago but I would love to reconnect with such a kind soul.