Saint Joseph East
Patients that would definitely recommend
4% lower than the national average
Saint Joseph East is a medical facility located in Lexington, KY. This hospital has been recognized for Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention 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
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Failure
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2023
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2022
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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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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Hip Replacement
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Total Knee Replacement
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Pneumonia
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2022
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 experienceSaint Joseph East
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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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
Saint Joseph East
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
Teresa Nov 30 2023
Review for Dr. Huff Jr
Dr. Svetich and his staff were efficient, comforting and extremely competent in performing a screening colonoscopy.
Nov 29 2023
Review for Dr. Svetich
I am a runner and was very vested in my recovery from a foot injury (fracture). I went to three well reputed orthopedists for a diagnosis and treatment plan over a course of ten days prior to meeting Dr. Harrod. Hands down the most thorough, insightful and best diagnostic doctor that I met. He...
Kathleen S. Nov 29 2023
Review for Dr. Harrod
Had left hand done last year & it was easy, fairly painless and successful. Did right hand last week; but encountered complications, likely a reaction to the medicine. Dr O’Neill providing relief right away. Predict full recovery and success; although it’s a bit bumpy right now. Great staff and...
Jim Nov 28 2023
Review for Dr. O'Neill
Location
Saint Joseph East
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saint Joseph East located?
Saint Joseph East is located at 150 N Eagle Creek Dr, Lexington, KY 40509. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Saint Joseph East won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Saint Joseph East has been awarded with Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™, Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is Saint Joseph East highly rated with patients?
67% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Saint Joseph East score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Saint Joseph East?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Saint Joseph East profile..
How does Saint Joseph East rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Huff is a true people doctor. His intrest is on his patience and getting them the needed and best care possible! I highly recommend Dr.Huff