Sharp Memorial Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
13% higher than the national average
Sharp Memorial Hospital is a medical facility located in San Diego, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
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

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
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
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
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).
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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
Sharp Memorial Hospital
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
Kelli loman Jun 26 2022
Review for Dr. Vesona
My husband and I waited 2 hours but those are the best 2 hours worth waiting! If you know you have the best doctor you wait for him I knew he was the best after all the research I have done... After he examines me he knew that my problems were not coming from my back but somewhere else. He was my...
Delores Valderrama Jun 22 2022
Review for Dr. Kim
I had a great experience with Dr. Foster and staff. They are professional, efficient and friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Foster; he is highly skilled and knowledgeable. Everything is done to put you at ease and provide the highest level of service. The entire office is caring and wonderful. The...
S. Georgiades Jun 17 2022
Review for Dr. Foster
Highly, highly recommend the gifted Dr. Kim and his wonderful team. My L4/L5 surgery resulted in a remarkable, life changing difference in the quality of my life!!!! Pain before surgery was 9/10. Leg numbness & tingling was constant. 6 weeks post -op my pain level is 1/10 with zero leg...
ML Jun 17 2022
Review for Dr. Kim
Just completed a Cool Peel Deka laser treatment at Dr. Kaweski's office. Wow, wow, wow! Am totally amazed with the results. Within one week, already seeing a dramatic improvement in skin texture and tone. An additional bonus--from what I have read about this therapy, skin texture will continue...
Jerry T. Jun 15 2022
Review for Dr. Kaweski
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Dr. Vesona delivered my son 8 years ago and I am so grateful for the care she gave us. There were some complications involved but she made it so easy to talk to her and ask questions. We will forever be grateful to her.