Keck Hospital of USC
Patients that would definitely recommend
11% higher than the national average
Keck Hospital of USC is a medical facility located in Los Angeles, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery 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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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

Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™
2022

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2022

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2021
Mortality Based Ratings
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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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2023, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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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).
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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
Keck Hospital of USC
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
Jun 06 2023
Review for Dr. Ben-Zur
Dr. Hermel really took the time to answer every question I had and give me support. Unlike many doctors who fly through the appointment, she took the time to discuss every issue I had and potential reasons behind them. She was also extremely friendly and made me feel so comfortable. I would highly...
May 31 2023
Review for Dr. Hermel
Dr. Ference has a very comforting, calming presence about her; she comforts me with her confident care and calms me with her knowledge and willingness to listen.. Dr. Ference is a gem!
Anonymous May 30 2023
Review for Dr. Ference
Location
Keck Hospital of USC
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keck Hospital of USC located?
Keck Hospital of USC is located at 1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Keck Hospital of USC won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Keck Hospital of USC has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Is Keck Hospital of USC highly rated with patients?
79% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Keck Hospital of USC score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Keck Hospital of USC?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Keck Hospital of USC profile..
How does Keck Hospital of USC 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’ve been there 3 times and I only get to speak to students or office staff. Never was given the opportunity to speak to the doctor about heart concerns. The student explained that this is how his practice is. The student asks many questions, but instead of him returning with answers i get an...