North Carolina Specialty Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
14% higher than the national average
North Carolina Specialty Hospital is a medical facility located in Durham, NC. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
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.
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019)
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
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
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
North Carolina Specialty 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
Lucy Esslinger May 25 2022
Review for Dr. Zimmerman
I had acute knee pain from a 5 week old injury that wouldn’t get better. I was so afraid it was going to be a terrible diagnosis. Dr. Romine quickly diagnosed the source, gave me two injections and I have 95% relief overnight. Just a little pain at the injection site. I will never hesitate for 5...
Connie Harbby May 18 2022
Review for Dr. Romine
I have been seeing Dr. Johnson since I relocated to the Durham area 5 years ago. I have severe dry eyes and Dr. Johnson has helped me through this process. She laid out a plan of action which has helped me greatly. Her staff is friendly and the office is clean and welcoming. I know when I go to her...
May 12 2022
Review for Dr. Johnson
A knowledgeable caring physician that treats all types of foot issues. Impressed with his list of resources for orthopedic shoes and other devices to help you get back on your feet.
Stephanie Wilson May 12 2022
Review for Dr. Lord
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I have cervical stenosis and I' m trying to avoid surgery. Dr Zimmerman has being treating me for several years and I manage to live with steroid shots. She understands my issue and is always a pleasure to deal with. Thank u!!