Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
10% higher than the national average
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is a medical facility located in Lake Forest, IL. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
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
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2023
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
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
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
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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
Oct 01 2023
Review for Dr. Tate
Dr. Wharton is a superior listener, educator and medical professional. I felt that every part of my visit was focused on MY health , questions, concerns and ability to be comfortable in my aging process.
Sep 29 2023
Review for Dr. Wharton
She used cancer scare tactics to rush me into unnecessary surgery. After removing my organs she told me that 'I had nothing, just hyperplasia'. Then wrote in her notes that I could have been treated with the hormone Progesterone, and that would have 'been highly successful'. But when I asked her...
Sep 29 2023
Review for Dr. Hinchcliff
I have 13 bulging discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, degenerative discs and arthritis in my spine. I was sent to her for an independent medical exam by my LTD disability insurance company and she said I can work any job fully disregarding all the pain I am in. She stated the reason I’m in pain is...
Michael Sep 29 2023
Review for Dr. Ingberman
Location
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital located?
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is located at 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital highly rated with patients?
78% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital profile..
How does Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Tate has such great bedside manner. Often doctors seem desensitized to things and their demeanor doesn’t feel empathetic at all but Dr. Tate invests time to talk to patients and make them feel comfortable. I’ve had 3 brain surgeries and he is just so good at what he does he makes you feel...