Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
7% higher than the national average
Greater Baltimore Medical Center is a medical facility located in Baltimore, MD. This hospital has been recognized for Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence 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
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2022
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2020, 2019
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
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
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2020
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).
Learn more about patient experienceGreater Baltimore Medical Center
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
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
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
Doug Jun 26 2022
Review for Dr. Kaplan
Even after a visit & got a prescription for "ghout" medicine..my pharmacist at the job I worked at stated she "tried calling and facing to get refills but never heard back or got a return fax"- the follow through service is a hassle to say less
B. Jun 24 2022
Review for Dr. Nze
My first exam by an ear, nose and throat specialist. Office staff was pleasant and efficient. Dr. Wood was thorough in his examination and explanation. He was personable , patient, skillful and knowledgeable. He answered all questions on a level that was easily understood. I left the office...
A.R. Parker Jun 21 2022
Review for Dr. Wood
I was seen by the nurse and then put in a waiting area and told Dr. Mindel would be right out. Doctors who don't realize their patients time is important are annoying.
DB Jun 18 2022
Review for Dr. Mindel
She was unable or unwilling to provide directions or information about handicap parking options, like valet parking. I’ll go to Sinai instead.
Broadmead CCRC resident Jun 18 2022
Review for Dr. Freiburg
Location
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
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Friendly and thorough. Extremely competent and knowledgeable. I had extensive sinus issues for years and consequently pretty extensive sinus surgery. Dr. Kaplan and Dr. Hahn teamed up to largely rectify my problem. Both doctors always took the time to review all my options and likely outcomes;...