Archbold Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
5% higher than the national average
Archbold Medical Center is a medical facility located in Thomasville, GA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Awards
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2018)
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
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 experiencePatients who gave a rating of 9 or 10
6% higher than the national average
Would definitely recommend
5% higher than the national average
Archbold 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
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Archbold 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
DW Barfield Jan 19 2021
Review for Dr. Heaton
Dr Pahl is an awesome physician. He's very thorough and attentive, along with good bedside manners. Will definitely recommend his service to others.
Marion Edwards Jan 14 2021
Review for Dr. Pahl
Dr. Pahl has performed 2 lumbar disk surgeries for me and I am seeing him again for new spine issues. He is an excellent diagnostician and a superb surgeon, has a wealth of experience, and is widely acknowledged for his expertise. He is also personable and comfortable to work with, as is everyone...
Dennis Jan 12 2021
Review for Dr. Pahl
Dr Berger has a great bedside manner. I would recommend him highly. He is knowledgeable and explains procedures well.
Jan 08 2021
Review for Dr. Berger
He will not renew medications all at the same time so that you have to go to the pharmacy weekly for refills .This is impossible for anyone that is poor and does not have transportation.
Lori Dec 20 2020
Review for Dr. Schmidt
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Dr. Heaton is the Best, excellent patient interaction, listens intently to your personal issues for the patients pain or discomfort perspective, before making an evaluation, recommending a course of action, be it medication, surgery, therapy, rest or combination of all, he has seen myself, my wife,...