Kaiser Permanente Orange County – Irvine Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente Orange County – Irvine Medical Center is a medical facility located in Irvine, CA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.
Awards
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America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
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 Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Mortality Based Ratings
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
Mortality Based Ratings
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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Specialty Excellence Awards

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2021

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2021
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
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2023, 2022, 2021

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2023
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Providers
Provider Reviews
Sep 30 2022
Review for Dr. Ambrosio
Each visit and hospital surgery was better than I had expected it to be each time. He acted more like a human being than a robot doctor. He was down to earth and you could tease and laugh with him and he was extremely professional. I recommend him 1000000%
Maria Hernandez Sep 18 2022
Review for Dr. Ambrosio
In April of 2022, our 10 yr. old daughter had her tonsils and adenoids removed by Dr. Ambrosio. He was exceptional throughout the surgical course. He eased our surgery day anxiety by taking the time to answer all our questions and our daughter's questions and concerns. He kept us informed...
Robert Horn Jun 09 2022
Review for Dr. Ambrosio
Excellent surgeon Pleasant and took time explaining procedure and what to expect. A very caring surgeon.
Apr 21 2022
Review for Dr. Ambrosio
Dr. Art Ambrosio is more than a reliable and exemptional surgeon. He would answer all my questions and would assist me in finding answers. Dr. Ambrosio was always a good listener and would adhere to my concerns. His attention to detail and obvious concern about my health made our visits that much...
Fernando Ramos May 25 2021
Review for Dr. Ambrosio
Location
Kaiser Permanente Orange County – Irvine Medical Center
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Dr. Ambrosio is one of a kind! He cared for our 5 yr old son as if it was his own child, and we can’t thank him enough for that. It’s nerve wrecking when it’s your child having to be looked at, but Dr. Ambrosio would take his time and explain everything in detail. He has an outstanding background so...