Barnes Jewish Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
8% higher than the national average
Barnes Jewish Hospital is a medical facility located in Saint Louis, MO. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2023, 2022)
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™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
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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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2023
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2023
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2023, 2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2021
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™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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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 experienceBarnes Jewish Hospital
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
Barnes Jewish 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
Gina Oct 01 2023
Review for Dr. Godbold
Unfortunately, my experience with Dr. Wilson Ray and the two neuro surgeries of a bulging disc/sciatica of L4/L5 were not positive. (A third surgery was recommended by him that involved putting Titanium plates on my lower back thru an anterior surgery ie from the front). The ineffective treatments...
A.J Oct 01 2023
Review for Dr. Ray
I was referred to Dr Sacks by the VA to treat Lymphedema in my arm which developed after I underwent surgery at the VA to remove cancerous lymph nodes. He performed two surgeries to help re-create a flow of lymph fluid thru my arm and then one surgery to debulk my arm. These surgeries were done over...
Russ K Sep 30 2023
Review for Dr. Sacks
I have had 4 Urologist since 2005 (both in Fl and in MO). I have been blessed to have some of the best; Dr Thomas is one of the BEST!!! Not just because he is one of the best in his field but because he CARES, he gives clear answers to questions, takes the time to explain things simply and has...
Christine Tanner Sep 29 2023
Review for Dr. Thomas IV
Dr Alvarez will always be labeled as ‘The Miracle Worker’ to me. She is very professional, caring & excellent at what she does. Her level of professionalism & candor is unmatched. She is a doctor above all doctors.
Marla B. Sep 28 2023
Review for Dr. Alvarez
Location
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barnes Jewish Hospital located?
Barnes Jewish Hospital is located at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Barnes Jewish Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Barnes Jewish Hospital has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, and 5 more in the past two years.
Is Barnes Jewish Hospital highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Barnes Jewish Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Barnes Jewish Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Barnes Jewish Hospital profile..
How does Barnes Jewish Hospital 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.
My uncle was sick and needed antibiotics and Dr Godbold was efficient and nice and answered all of the questions we had. He got better!