Modoc Medical Center

56%

Patients that would definitely recommend
14% lower than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

4 ratings were as expected

  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
  • Hip fracture following surgery
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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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53%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10
16% lower than the national average

56%

Would definitely recommend
14% lower than the national average

Modoc Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%88%81%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%83%78%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%69%63%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%88%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%60%53%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%84%66%

Modoc Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%58%60%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%77%73%

Providers

Dr. Temoor Anwar, MD

Radiology

3 Ratings
Dr. Temoor Anwar, MD

Dr. James Appel, MD

Family Medicine

0 Ratings
Dr. James Appel, MD

Dr. John Dozier, MD

Family Medicine

Dr. John Dozier, MD

Dr. Matthew Farson, MD

Family Medicine

0 Ratings
Dr. Matthew Farson, MD

Dr. Jonathan Fay, MD

Optometry

344 Ratings
Dr. Jonathan Fay, MD

Dr. Mark Fay, MD

Ophthalmology

680 Ratings
Dr. Mark Fay, MD

Dr. Timothy Gallagher, MD

Family Medicine

7 Ratings
Dr. Timothy Gallagher, MD

Dr. Barbara Gilbertson, DO

Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

6 Ratings
Dr. Barbara Gilbertson, DO

Provider Reviews

Total quack!

Total quack Apr 25 2020

Review for Dr. Syverson

Excellent doctor

Allen Jan 11 2020

Review for Dr. Pafford

He went way beyond and above to help my daughter not only to not lose her eye but was able to get her into a treatment center to save her life..I will forever be greatfull.he is heaven sent and actually cares.thank you

Jaden kness (rivera) in Lakeview, OR - Sep 14 2019

Review for Dr. Fay

I have been a patient of Dr Fay since he moved to Klamath. I actually look forward to my eye exams, he makes me laugh, is super efficient, and really cares about his patients. This man will walk the extra mile for you, you will not find better anywhere.

Nadine Hoy in Klamath Falls, OR - May 07 2019

Review for Dr. Fay

I love this man who is my doc & friend. Goes above & beyond the minimum including home visits. Never sent me to a doc he would never see. Honest & straightforeward about health issues. Very competent & compassionate. My long term doctor

Mar 08 2019

Review for Dr. Stevens

Location

Modoc Medical Center

228 W McDowell Ave, Alturas, CA 96101

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