John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
12% higher than the national average
John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center is a medical facility located in Walnut Creek, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Joint Replacement 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™ (2022)
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
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
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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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
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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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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2022
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 experienceJohn Muir Health – Walnut Creek 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
John Muir Health – Walnut Creek 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
Dec 02 2023
Review for Dr. Hoffmann
Dr. Devinney is amazing. His dedication and kindness towards patients are exceptional, and he consistently prescribes the most effective treatments. My son T., a senior at De La Salle, is thrilled to have met him. A few consultations with this remarkable doctor helped T. overcome his anxiety, panic...
Belle Fennimore Dec 02 2023
Review for Dr. Devinney
Learning about my brain aneurism was very worrisome and scary. Meeting Dr. Yim was a Godsend! The way he patiently explained everything…. be went through all the steps of the procedure. I loved his confident nature; it put me very much at ease. Everything about my surgery went just as he...
Brain aneurism Dec 01 2023
Review for Dr. Yim
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Gharagozlou’s for years now and he’s been the best primary care physician that I’ve ever had. He is there for patients and he truly cares. I was getting the runaround they insurance for medical care and he advocated for me. He also is on top of all my medical conditions...
Tom M. Nov 30 2023
Review for Dr. Gharagozlou
Dr. Devinney is an exceptional Emergency Medicine doctor, known for his thoroughness and excellent bedside manner. He explains complex medical issues in a way that's easy to understand for those outside the medical field. I highly recommend him for his expertise and patient-friendly approach
Janice Marshman Nov 30 2023
Review for Dr. Devinney
Location
John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center located?
John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center is located at 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ in the past two years.
Is John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center highly rated with patients?
73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does John Muir Health – Walnut Creek 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 John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center?
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How does John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr Hoffman was helpful with ordering tests, but she was often in a hurry and dismissive of my concerns.