Palomar Medical Center Poway
Patients that would definitely recommend
1% lower than the national average
Palomar Medical Center Poway is a medical facility located in Poway, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.
Awards
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Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
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
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
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
Palomar Medical Center Poway
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
Cynthia Hannigan May 25 2022
Review for Dr. Fiore
Dr. Chammas is a carrying physician that goes the extra mile for his patients. Dr. Chammas saved my life and I’m for ever grateful to him.
Sophia Katsamagas May 25 2022
Review for Dr. Chammas
The doctor is at a serious age, which greatly complicates communication, the environment is not very friendly, Analyzes and other information is not saved.
Elena K May 25 2022
Review for Dr. Magat
I took my 96 year old dad to him and he missed his congestive heart failure. Took to urgent care next day and Dr. Fiori sent him to the hospital immediately. My dad could have died.
Cynthia Hannigan May 24 2022
Review for Dr. Presant
Location
Palomar Medical Center Poway
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He took care of my 96 year old dad, when visiting me. He had congestive heart failure and Dr Fiore diagnosed it and sent him to the hospital. I've seen him in urgent care for myself and just think he's great.