Wilkes - Barre General Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
19% lower than the national average
Wilkes - Barre General Hospital in Wilkes Barre, PA - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Wilkes - Barre General Hospital on Healthgrades.
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Appendectomy
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gynecologic Procedures
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Hysterectomy
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C-Section Delivery
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Vaginal Delivery
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Hip Replacement
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Total Knee Replacement
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Prostate Removal Surgery
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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Carotid Procedures
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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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Care Transition
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Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Cathleen P Dec 09 2023
Review for Dr. Greenwald
one of my worst Drs appointments ever. Within the first 10 min of the appointment he told me I did not have PCOS (I have had cysts and polyps and my gynecologist who I have been seeing for years diagnosed me.) I have a history of thyroid problems in my family and I explained the many symptoms I am...
Dec 05 2023
Review for Dr. Berbano
a patient of his since he started, great at the beginning then the PA's begin and they are your new doctor. Haven't see Dr. gilhooley in 18 yrs... seriously
Not satisfied Dec 01 2023
Review for Dr. Gilhooley
Would recommend this man for sure explains things in a manner that you understand
Brad Nov 30 2023
Review for Dr. Stish
Location
Wilkes - Barre General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wilkes - Barre General Hospital located?
Wilkes - Barre General Hospital is located at 575 North River Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Wilkes - Barre General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Wilkes - Barre General Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Wilkes - Barre General Hospital highly rated with patients?
55% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Wilkes - Barre General Hospital score well in safety ratings?
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Dr Greenwald knows his stuff. Very friendly and easy to talk to. Honest with answers but positive with hope. He does all he can for my condition. He has a great team working along side him too. Thank you Dr Greenwald & staff!