Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
Patients that would definitely recommend
3% lower than the national average
Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford is a medical facility located in Medford, MA. 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards

America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021)
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
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

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

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™
2021, 2020
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2021, 2020

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2021, 2020
Mortality Based Ratings
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
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2021, 2020
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceLawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
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
Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
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
Carol Stima Aug 12 2022
Review for Dr. Kapasi
I've been seeing Dr Shurland for at least fourteen years for various problems. He repaired my rotator cuff, which had completely worn away due to impingement, and it's now as normal as you could wish for a 74 year old. He is now helping with my knee, which no longer has a cushion of cartilage. One...
MsFranxie Aug 05 2022
Review for Dr. Shurland
Everybody was very good very helpful The doctor was good explaining the procedure to meet
Linda Frazier Aug 01 2022
Review for Dr. Kapasi
My mother recently transferred into Dr. Chevalier's care from an indifferent, difficult to get hold of primary care doctor. I have honestly never encountered a physician so willing and able to discuss difficult subjects with compassion and sincerity. She is genuine, caring, and incredibly...
Mary Jul 30 2022
Review for Dr. Chevalier
terrible doctor, cancels appointments and does not return phone calls even when it is urgent. he is greedy and takes on too many patients and does not return phone calls because he can not keep up with the demand. do no harm is the oath yet he does the complete opposite
Jul 26 2022
Review for Dr. Shieh
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I would highly recommend Dr Kapasi! He saw the problem with my back and administered a shot, which alleviated my pain. He took the time to explain the condition and procedures with a pleasant and professional manner.