Meritus Medical Center
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8% lower than the national average
Meritus Medical Center is a medical facility located in Hagerstown, MD. This hospital has been recognized for Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, Gynecologic Surgery 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

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021, 2020, 2019)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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™
2020
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
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
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Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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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™
2021, 2020
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2021, 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
Specialty Excellence Awards

Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2020
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

Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2020
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceMeritus 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
Meritus 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
Cynthia Ruark May 27 2022
Review for Dr. Uzicanin
Dr. Enam was condescending and unprofessional. Poor bedside manner.
Woodworth May 26 2022
Review for Dr. Enam
I LOVED my visit with Dr. Khosa, she was easy to understand, very patient even though when I saw her she was in a rush to see patients that waited as she attended an emergency. She took her time to understand my complaints and concerns and she made great eye contact that let me know she was really...
Megan May 24 2022
Review for Dr. Khosa
Dr Bui is the most caring and persistent Dr. I know. He persisted with finding a diagnosis and treatment for my husband. After cancer was diagnosed at two different times, Dr Bui has been constantly in communication with the specialists. He is available whenever we have needed him, always ensuring...
Mike and Maggie J May 21 2022
Review for Dr. Bui
Dr. Zirvi recommended that I have a Stress Test. There were five other patients obtaining the procedure the same time as myself. We were given goody bags when we checked in. We introduced ourselves to each other and compared our tests. It was a very comfortable environment. After the tests were...
Sandra Tsue May 20 2022
Review for Dr. Zirvi
Location
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I knew him from Family Practice of Hagerstown. Now he is no longer on the roster and telephone # says this Office is closed. Dr Uzicanin hiow can I get in touch with you?? Please contact me at: Earthgem57@aol,com. Thank you!!