HCA Florida Blake Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
10% lower than the national average
HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a medical facility located in Bradenton, FL. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery 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.
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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2019)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2022
Mortality Based Ratings
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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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2019
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
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2022, 2021
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2020
Complication Based Ratings
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™
2020
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 experienceHCA Florida Blake Hospital
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
HCA Florida Blake 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
G. Novoa May 25 2022
Review for Dr. Gonzalez
have been a patient of Dr Ahmed for several years, however was my go to Dr for wellness checkups annually. Missed a couple of years do to all the covid stuff, so recently wanted to schedule a wellness appointment as of this week. The receptionist very incompetent, doesn't know weather or not she is...
Bill Watson May 25 2022
Review for Dr. Ahmed
I would highly recommend Dr. Sharma! He is personable, listens to concerns and includes the patient in decisions. He has been my PCP for years and one of the only doctors that understands the complexity of my issues.
Suzy W May 24 2022
Review for Dr. Sharma
I have been in Dr. Telukuntla’s care for over 5 years. I find him kind and compassionate. He has not rushed putting me on chemo. I have CLL and go in for regular labs and appointments. Since my red blood cell count and hemoglobin are normal I don’t require medication yet but know there will come a...
Brenda Bancs May 24 2022
Review for Dr. Telukuntla
Most of us submit to doctor’s orders for those bothersome routine screenings, like mammograms, colonoscopies, and prostate checks, because while none of those are pleasant, we know the most valuable currency in cancer is time. Early detection can change the patient outcome. So imagine a doctor...
Ronni Blumenthal May 24 2022
Review for Dr. Bhamber
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For many years I have been treated for prostate issues. After moving to Florida, I was refereed to Dr. Gonzalez, following a few visits to his office, Dr. Gonzalez recommended a Turp procedure to resolve my problem. My life is back to normal. Thank you Dr. Gonzalez for your kindness, professionalism...