UCI Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
6% higher than the national average
UCI Medical Center is a medical facility located in Orange, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, Neurosciences Excellence 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
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
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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
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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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023

Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2024

Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2024

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceUCI Medical Center
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
UCI Medical Center
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
NJLeonard Nov 30 2023
Review for Dr. Kuan
Dr Arghami was very pleasant and helped me with my needs. Her nurse practitioner, Christina, was very thorough while inputting my medical information into their system.Overall, I had a nice first visit with Dr Arghami and her staff.
Ralph M Nov 29 2023
Review for Dr. Arghami
I recently had my first appointment with Doctor Andrew Smith at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at UCI. After testing and a very thorough exam from Dr Smith he informed me that I have a narrow angle in both eyes and would benefit from a laser treatment. Upon hearing this I was quite frightened and...
Elaine Baker Nov 25 2023
Review for Dr. Smith
I was very happy to visit Dr. Kuan yesterday. He is very nice and professional to explain everything to me. I definitely will like to introduce my friends to visit him.
Frank Fan Nov 23 2023
Review for Dr. Kuan
I saw him back at Langley AFB for a chronic condition. His approach was effective, and his bedside manner was kind and empathetic. There are those few doctors out there who really are beyond special, and Dr. Beumer is one of them. His focus on helping treat my condition and also keep my career goals...
Amy Nov 23 2023
Review for Dr. Beumer
Location
UCI Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UCI Medical Center located?
UCI Medical Center is located at 101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has UCI Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, UCI Medical Center has been awarded with Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, Neurosciences Excellence Award™, Stroke Care Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is UCI Medical Center highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does UCI 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 UCI Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades UCI Medical Center profile..
How does UCI 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 seen Dr. Kuan twice in the past couple of years, and I have always found him to be thorough in obtaining my medical history, including issues and symptoms specific to my visit. He patiently listens, asks probing, related questions, and offers a critical assessment of his observations and...