Meritus Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
8% lower than the national average
Meritus Medical Center is a medical facility located in Hagerstown, MD. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety 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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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2018)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2021, 2020, 2019)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, esophageal/stomach surgeries, small intestine surgeries, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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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).
Learn more about patient experiencePatients who gave a rating of 9 or 10
4% lower than the national average
Would definitely recommend
8% lower than the national average
Meritus 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
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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
Deborah Mercer May 05 2021
Review for Dr. Wathne
Always pleased with the professionalism, medical knowledge, and personal attention that Dr. Warner and the staff give during my appointments.
Edward Turnbow Apr 17 2021
Review for Dr. Warner
I was brought in by ambulance to Meritus Medical in Hagerstown Md., after a tree cutting incident at work. I broke my tibia and split the tibia plateau in several spots. I am extremely pleased with all my care in the hospital and all the staff at the orthopedic center. Any questions arise and we...
David R Apr 14 2021
Review for Dr. Worrell
Dr. Sherman has an outstanding and personable bedside manner. He is patient and listens intently. I have an index finger issue and he was thorough in his examination and explanation of what my problem.
Sandi S. Apr 14 2021
Review for Dr. Sherman
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As always Dr. Wathne provided his top rating professional care with skill, charisma and compassion. He performed the removal of impacted cerumen from the ears of my 92 year old mother with Alzheimer’s with as much skill, patience and personal attention as he would performing an intricate surgical...