East Cooper Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
10% higher than the national average
East Cooper Medical Center is a medical facility located in Mount Pleasant, SC. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™.
Awards
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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

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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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
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
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
East Cooper Medical Center
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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 01 2023
Review for Dr. Hahm
What a wonderful experience. The CIAO team is amazing. You’re not just a number, they care. I highly recommend them!
May 31 2023
Review for Dr. Schutte Jr
When our pediatrician retired I was nervous about who would take care of my kids health. Dr. Zieminick is truly awesome.
May 30 2023
Review for Dr. Zieminick
I love Dr. Saffer. He listens to me explain my foot problems & makes excellent and quick diagnoses. He understands my lifestyle and presents options that work for me. Dr. Saffer is exactly the kind of doctor I want and need. I wish all my medical experiences were as positive as the ones I have with...
May 25 2023
Review for Dr. Saffer
Location
East Cooper Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Cooper Medical Center located?
East Cooper Medical Center is located at 2000 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has East Cooper Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, East Cooper Medical Center has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ in the past two years.
Is East Cooper Medical Center highly rated with patients?
77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does East Cooper Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 9 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at East Cooper Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades East Cooper Medical Center profile..
How does East Cooper Medical Center 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.
He did a rhinoplasty on me and had no business doing it. It was well out of his abilities. I had to wait a year and go to Toriumi to get it fixed.