University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
12% higher than the national average
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is a medical facility located in Towson, MD. This hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals 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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America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022, 2021)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
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
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
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
Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2021, 2020
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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2021, 2020
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2022
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
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
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).
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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
University of Maryland St. Joseph 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
Mark B. Aug 07 2022
Review for Dr. Fisher
I have been a patient for over 10 years and he is the only doctor that I have ever met that actually cares!
Aug 05 2022
Review for Dr. Kerkvliet
When he was a surgeon in Pittsburgh he did my father’s surgery. He was very informative about the procedure but his compassion and patience were amazing too. Such a great doctor/person.
Lorie Aug 05 2022
Review for Dr. Taylor
Dr Rogers has made me feel relaxed and comfortable during my operations and recovery. If you want a doctor Who is absolutely great and treats you with care and does everything he can to keep you comfortable and pain free he is the doctor you want taking care of you. Their team is so wonderful and...
Sharon Aug 04 2022
Review for Dr. Rogers
Was concerned about a procedure l was having with another doctor she went out of her way to contact my cardiologist to make sure l was taking the medication I needed for the procedure I was having she even gave her cell phone number. Your lucky if you can get an appointment with her
Barry I Mandel Jul 29 2022
Review for Dr. Thattassery
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Dr. Fisher is no doubt an expert and extremely informative, thorough, and knowledgeable. Great bedside manners.