UPMC Passavant - McCandless
UPMC Passavant - McCandless is a medical facility located in Pittsburgh, PA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
10% higher than the national average
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
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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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
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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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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
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
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
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
UPMC Passavant - McCandless
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
Debbie Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Tunder
Wonderful doctor. Very thorough and helpful. Makes sure you understand everything and answers as many questions as you have. Takes as much time as you need, and never rushes through the questions. I thoroughly recommend him. Great bedside manner.
N. Stephenson Apr 12 2024
Review for Dr. Werries
Had a visit with him and I was so thankful I chose his facility. I didn’t expect to be treated with such respect and compassion. He is a true gentleman and he took his time to make me feel comfortable during my visit.
Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Myers
My first visit to Hand and Shoulder was very pleasant. Every staff member that I met was so nice. Dr. Grand listened to the concern i had for my finger. He explained his diagnosis and provided options for me to think about. Dr. Grand was very thorough and made me feel at ease. Would definitely use...
Lisa Shaw Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Grand
Location
UPMC Passavant - McCandless
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UPMC Passavant - McCandless located?
UPMC Passavant - McCandless is located at 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has UPMC Passavant - McCandless won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, UPMC Passavant - McCandless has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is UPMC Passavant - McCandless highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does UPMC Passavant - McCandless score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at UPMC Passavant - McCandless?
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How does UPMC Passavant - McCandless rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I recently saw Dr Tunder for a tooth I thought would have to be extracted . This was something I didn’t look forward to. Dr Tunder checked and really made me feel at ease as he explained that wasn’t the problem and told me what was wrong . He was very kind , understanding and professional. I...