Cox Medical Center South
Patients that would definitely recommend
6% higher than the national average
Cox Medical Center South is a medical facility located in Springfield, MO. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™.
Awards
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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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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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Mortality Based Ratings
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
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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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
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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
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
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).
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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
Cox Medical Center South
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
Roma Peace Jul 02 2022
Review for Dr. Madden
I have been her patient 28 years. She cares about patient. Knowledgeable. Best I know.
squiresj Jul 01 2022
Review for Dr. Winkler
I’m a new patient. The entire team, front desk, appointment team, nurse, assistants AND Dr. Micka all helpful, friendly and highly competent. Went above and beyond to answer all questions and assist in several requests I had. Very impressed and I’m not easy to impress.
SGF Resident Jun 30 2022
Review for Dr. Micka
Dr Barons is the best. I know he added years to my life and I am so so thankful. He caught my aortic valve calcifications, did an angiogram, recommended Mercy Heart Hospital for open heart aortic valve replacement. His recommended cardiothoracic surgeon was the best. But Dr Barons caught it...
Linda Lindsey Jun 25 2022
Review for Dr. Baron
Location
Cox Medical Center South
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Dr. Madden listened and validated my concerns. He was willing to consider my thoughts on things and his answers were well thought-out.