Bronson Methodist Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
12% higher than the national average
Bronson Methodist Hospital is a medical facility located in Kalamazoo, MI. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement 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
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 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 Joint Replacement Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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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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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2024
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2024
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™
2024, 2023
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
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Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
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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).
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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
Bronson Methodist Hospital
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
Peter Marsiglia Dec 05 2023
Review for Dr. Chapman
Dr. Ling has been my primary doc for going on three years. He is never rushed. He takes a thorough history & does a good exam. He asks insightful questions & he answers all of my questions. He recently told me he wished he could prescribe puppies for almost everyone! Who doesn’t love that?
Nina F. Dec 05 2023
Review for Dr. Ling
My anxiety went down very quickly once she read why I wanted to leave my doctor. Very easy to talk to. I just went through a. 5-6 mo. Ending with my ball and joint in .my shoulder taken out and maybe forever. I just appreciate the time she spent with me. And LISTENED to me. I will miss my last...
Lori Boodt Dec 03 2023
Review for Dr. Dehaan
I just started going to Dr. Bruno and I am very satisfied. He not only listens but takes the time to explain everything!
Kristin Dec 02 2023
Review for Dr. Bruno
I was highly anxious about this first appointment with Dr C. Smith but my husband and I were both put at ease right away. My medical history is complicated but she was not intimidated at all. She had already reviewed my chart and was prepared to answer most any question. One she wasn't ready to...
Nov 27 2023
Review for Dr. Smith
Location
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bronson Methodist Hospital located?
Bronson Methodist Hospital is located at 601 John St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Bronson Methodist Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Bronson Methodist Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is Bronson Methodist Hospital highly rated with patients?
78% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Bronson Methodist Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Bronson Methodist Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Bronson Methodist Hospital profile..
How does Bronson Methodist Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Chapman is our family physician and we think he is great!He is very thorough and highly professional. Bronson is very fortunate to have him on staff.Thanks for a job well!Pete Marsiglia