Baptist Health Paducah
Patients that would definitely recommend
5% higher than the national average
Baptist Health Paducah is a medical facility located in Paducah, KY. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
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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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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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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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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 Spine Surgery Award™
2024
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™
2024
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™
2023
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 experienceBaptist Health Paducah
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
Baptist Health Paducah
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
T. Stewart Nov 30 2023
Review for Dr. Nechtman
I saw Dr Jessee in the ER. I thought I was having a stroke but it was an allergic reaction to an antibiotic I had been on for 2 weeks for bronchitis. She was wonderful!!!
Nov 27 2023
Review for Dr. Jessee
Listens to you takes interest in what you tell him patient, no rush, found a condition I didn’t know I had on first visit and immediately put me on medication entire staff if very friendly
Nov 27 2023
Review for Dr. Learch
IMHO, she's a rock star! Also knows about remote processes, and is simply one of the best you'll ever find.
Nov 19 2023
Review for Dr. Hodges
I’ll start with her staff. I had an appt at the Benton office, referred by my pcp, after having a positive ANA & elevated RNP. From the time I walked into the office, I was treated with respect & dignity. The front staff is awesome. Smiles on their faces & eager to help! Darla, Dr. Hammonds medical...
Rebecca Canestrini Nov 11 2023
Review for Dr. Hammonds
Location
Baptist Health Paducah
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baptist Health Paducah located?
Baptist Health Paducah is located at 2501 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42003. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Baptist Health Paducah won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Baptist Health Paducah has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™, and Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Baptist Health Paducah highly rated with patients?
72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Baptist Health Paducah score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Baptist Health Paducah?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Baptist Health Paducah profile..
How does Baptist Health Paducah 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.
A little over a year ago i was sent to this doctor for a 5 mm synopsis in my trachea. On the first visit, i asked a question and he was VERY arrogant and rude and asked me if i told my pulmonologist how to do his job. I said no and i don’t plan on telling you how todo your job, but i have...