Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is a medical facility located in Lake Charles, LA. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
5% higher than the national average
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.
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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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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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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Total Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
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Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
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Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2024
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Spinal Fusion
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Carotid Procedures
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Peripheral Vascular Bypass
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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
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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
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
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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
Ashley Sep 04 2024
Review for Dr. Jackson
Dr.Tony has been my kids Dr for 4 years. He’s very attentive and friendly. My kids and I adore him and his staff. They deemed him the cookie dr when we first started going to him bc he gives out sugar cookies at the end of every visit. I couldn’t imagine bringing my kids to any other doctor.
Mommy of 8 Aug 30 2024
Review for Dr. Palazzo
He did my hernia surgery.I had a mesh put over my hernia. He is a good doctor.
Peggy Edwards Aug 27 2024
Review for Dr. Rudd
Amanda always takes the time to discuss my questions and concerns thoroughly! She has been my primary care provider for over 10 years! She's wonderful! Romona, her nurse, is also awesome!
K Williams Aug 26 2024
Review for Amanda Burnett
He is the WORST 'dr.' I've ever had!!!!! My health has Declined BIG TIME ever since he has been my 'doc.' He Does Not Care about all my aches & pains which have gotten dangerously WORSE!!!! He orders tests... & doesn't do ANYTHING to relieve my symptoms!!!!!! Please someone suggest another dr. who...
Aug 25 2024
Review for Dr. Van Gossen
Location
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Charles Memorial Hospital located?
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is located at 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Lake Charles Memorial Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ in the past two years.
Is Lake Charles Memorial Hospital highly rated with patients?
72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles Memorial Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Lake Charles Memorial Hospital profile..
How does Lake Charles 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.
I’ve been seeing Dr Jackson for a year and a half. I really appreciate having him as my doctor. I’m still relatively young (38yr) and he seems to really care about helping me get to my best health in the best way for me. Sometimes it feels like doctors want you to just give up and be satisfied with...