Duke University Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
12% higher than the national average
Duke University Hospital is a medical facility located in Durham, NC. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience 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
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
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
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™
2023
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2022, 2021
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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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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Mortality Based Ratings
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
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).
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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
Duke University 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
Jun 06 2023
Review for Dr. Haines
Dr. Zani is intelligent and knowledgeable. He explains things well and has an obvious concern for the well-being of his patients. After meeting with him, we felt enormously better about the prognosis.
Terry Jun 06 2023
Review for Dr. Zani
Did Inbone ankle replacements 8 years ago. Still going strong. Top doc.
Mark Meier Jun 06 2023
Review for Dr. DeOrio
Dr. Watson was kind. He explained the next steps and there were no unanswered questions. The procedure was a success and I'm grateful that I was referred to such a skilled professional. THANK YOU and God Bless You!
Carolyn E. Jun 06 2023
Review for Dr. Watson
Location
Duke University Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Duke University Hospital located?
Duke University Hospital is located at 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Duke University Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Duke University Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, , and 4 more in the past two years.
Is Duke University Hospital highly rated with patients?
79% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Duke University Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Duke University Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Duke University Hospital profile..
How does Duke University 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.
Was in a car accident and broke my ribs, Dr Haines was excellent. Very caring, and answered all our questions.