Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
4% 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.
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Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
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™
2024, 2023, 2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
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™
2024, 2022
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
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
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
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
Complication Based Ratings
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
Mar 14 2024
Review for Dr. Turner
Stay away if you want anyone who cares about doing the job properly.
Mar 13 2024
Review for Dr. Vissing
I was very concerned because I had never been to a vein clinic before...the staff was stellar Made me feel very comfortable and at ease.. They explained everything in detail and made sure I was comfortable with every procedure. They were very punctual..the nurses were great. I look forward to my...
Patricia P. Mar 13 2024
Review for Dr. Stewart
Dr Hennessee helped my family in a pinch. I am incredibly thankful for his care and going out of his way. He has a wonderful bedside manner and I would recommend him to anyone!
Megan Mar 13 2024
Review for Dr. Hennessee
Excellent experience with Dr. Joel Turner. I had to have my gallbladder removed over the holidays and he explained, in detail, the procedure and what I could expect afterwards. Everything turned out as expected.
Lisa Mar 12 2024
Review for Dr. Turner
Location
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greater Baltimore Medical Center located?
Greater Baltimore Medical Center is located at 6701 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21204. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Greater Baltimore Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Greater Baltimore Medical Center has been awarded with Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and 3 more in the past two years.
Is Greater Baltimore Medical Center highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Greater Baltimore Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Greater Baltimore Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Greater Baltimore Medical Center profile..
How does Greater Baltimore Medical Center 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. Turner was patient with my questions and explained my procedure in a way I could understand. He handled my surgery expertly.