Temple University Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
5% lower than the national average
Temple University Hospital is a medical facility located in Philadelphia, PA. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery 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 Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2022, 2020)
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™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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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)
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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
Mortality In-Hospital
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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™
2022, 2020

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2022

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2020
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2020
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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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
Temple 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
Norna Cuyler Aug 03 2022
Review for Dr. Mittal
He was very rushed and dismissive. Was in the room for all of 5 minutes and sent me away with no answers, unsolicited opinions about my anxiety and no plan to address my issues going forward
Aug 03 2022
Review for Dr. Azizi
I had to get 2 procedures done. They were both successful and I feel great
Mike Epps Aug 02 2022
Review for Dr. Van
This man is patient, mindful, actually pays attention to what you are saying (even the non medical stuff), and always makes sure all your questions are answered before he will let you leave! I've been going to Dr. Luk for 5 years now. He has been the only doctor I've ever felt actually gave a...
Juanita S. Aug 01 2022
Review for Dr. Luk
DIDNT ADDRESS ANY OF MY QUESTIONS TOLD ME TO ASK MY PRIMARY DR. I DID NOT GET ANY SATISFACTION FOR MY CONDITION. WAS TOLD SEE ME IN 6 MONTHS FOR MORE TESTS. I DONT THINK SO
Jul 31 2022
Review for Dr. Dhanisetty
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Dr. Successfully treated my first bout with cancer, Due to the nature of the cancer it came back and will continue under her care trust her and she knows what she is doing