Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
15% higher than the national average
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a medical facility located in Chicago, 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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
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
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2022
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™
2021
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2021
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
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2023, 2022
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
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
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 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
Oct 01 2023
Review for Dr. Tate
Dr. Mulcahy is an absolutely brilliant Oncologist. She is patient, understanding, and compassionate. I have found her to be direct when needed and balances patients need with their feedback to tailor treatment. I get the sense that she genuinely cares for her patients and wants the very best for...
Keith Harrison Sep 30 2023
Review for Dr. Mulcahy
So extremely knowledgeable considers whole person in treatment decisions. Excellent doctor
Sorenson Sep 30 2023
Review for Dr. Mahalingam
Dr. Bryant is such a kind and informed Doctor. I am very glad I scheduled my check up with her. I love that she provided me with time, reassurance and a follow-up plan.I was so comfortable during my appt and she answered all my questions and even the questions I didn’t ask. I like her and from now...
Amal Sep 30 2023
Review for Dr. Bryant
Asks questions, listens to answers and offers in-depth strategies, diagnoses and advice with care and understanding.
Sep 30 2023
Review for Dr. Sun
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwestern Memorial Hospital located?
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is located at 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northwestern Memorial Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, and 7 more in the past two years.
Is Northwestern Memorial Hospital highly rated with patients?
82% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northwestern Memorial 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 Memorial Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northwestern Memorial Hospital profile..
How does Northwestern Memorial 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...