Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Patients that would definitely recommend
12% higher than the national average
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is a medical facility located in Kansas City, MO. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care 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™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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 Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
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
In Hospital
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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
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
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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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2024
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™
2022
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceSaint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
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
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
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
Mar 16 2024
Review for Dr. Wahlstrom
He really cared about my carpal tunnel problems. He took care understand me, and aas a hearing impaired person how important my hobby of quilting is a big part of my.
Janet Campbell Mar 16 2024
Review for Dr. Winston
Dr. Sayed explained to me what was happening in my eye and the treatment that would help . Dr. Sayed has an easy demeanor and I would refer him to others .
Betty Taylor Mar 14 2024
Review for Dr. Sayed
I don't know about most patients but along with with treatment I want realistic expectations so my family and I can plan accordingly. Dr. Smeltzer always made me feel extremely comfortable considering the circumstances and without exaggerating my future always gives me a positive vibe.
E. James Mar 13 2024
Review for Dr. Smeltzer
Location
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City located?
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is located at 4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, and 4 more in the past two years.
Is Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City highly rated with patients?
82% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City profile..
How does Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr Lindsay and her staff are the best! I don't know what I would do if I had to get a new Dr. Thankful for them. Listens and cares about her patients.