Broward Health Medical Center

63%

Patients that would definitely recommend

7% lower than the national average

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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 worse than expected

  • Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
  • Respiratory failure following surgery
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery

9 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

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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63%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

9% lower than the national average

63%

Would definitely recommend

7% lower than the national average

Broward Health 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%71%80%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%71%80%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%48%66%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%55%62%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%80%86%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%45%52%

Broward Health Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%52%62%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%59%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I have been going to Dr Fahey for a few years. And I can say I’ve never had a doctor ever remember me or anything from my last visit. Dr. Fahey reminds not only me but our conversations as well. I always feel like I’m going to see a girlfriend. She is very caring and patient and always makes sure...

Wanda Pena Nov 29 2023

Review for Dr. Fahey

he is the most caring specialist I have ever had and I have many. He remembers things I have told him in the past is very much concerned about my daily living. He does everything he can do and more as per his amazing bedside manner and his genuine concern for his patients. Mindy, who is at the...

Nov 28 2023

Review for Dr. Steingo

Excellent Staff and I Haven't met a doctor who cares about the quality of care like he does. He analyzes overall health of the patient and is the best diagnostic doctor I have seen in 20 years.

Thomas Guida Nov 25 2023

Review for Dr. Chizner

I was lucky to find Dr Shaw on my path. He saved my life. I have only the best things to say about him.He is knowledgeable, empathetic but straight to the point. He and his team at B H Coral Springs are great professionals that deserves recognition. Thank you Dr Shaw.

Jennifer Serrat-Oechsle Nov 25 2023

Review for Dr. Shaw

Very honest and sincere. He went above and beyond to make sure I fully understood everything. It was a lot of info, but he made it painless and extremely informative.

Edwin Brown Nov 25 2023

Review for Dr. Deleo

Location

Broward Health Medical Center

1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316

CallDirections

(954) 355-4400

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Broward Health Medical Center located?

Broward Health Medical Center is located at 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Broward Health Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Broward Health Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Broward Health Medical Center highly rated with patients?

63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Broward Health Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

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Contact Us

1600 S Andrews Ave

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Directions

(954) 355-4400