University Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
10% higher than the national average
University Medical Center is a medical facility located in Lubbock, TX. This hospital has been recognized for 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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
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
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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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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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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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
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
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
University Medical Center
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
April Robertson Jun 30 2022
Review for Dr. Brindley
Dr. Miller and staff are wonderful! They are all very friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Miller did a great job with my procedure and explaining everything after my procedure. His staff called to check on me the next day. On a scale of 1-10, I definitely rate them 10+!!!
Robin Baccus Jun 28 2022
Review for Dr. Miller
Dr. Brindley and his assistant Dr. Gerzina are the most spectacular awesome Ortho surgeons you could ever find. They were able to revision correct a severely crippled knee that a previous surgeon screwed up... These guys really really care and it shows immediately... I love these guys...??????
JlBoutelle Jun 26 2022
Review for Dr. Brindley
I have been treated by Dr Mitchell, about 6 times per year since 2014. His treatment has kept my eyesight at 20/20. His knowledge and professionalism make him an excellent doctor, while his compassion for the patient take him to the next level. His kindness and courtesy is also extended to his...
The doctor you want Jun 24 2022
Review for Dr. Mitchell
I love Dr. Islam, but his office staff is HORRIBLE. I’ve had the worst experience with trying to get procedures scheduled and getting prescriptions refilled. I also have to obtain a new prescription every month for drug refills. It’s a lot of useless work.
Tonya E. Jun 20 2022
Review for Dr. Islam
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I have seen Dr Brindley for a while now...if not for him and his knowledge I do not believe I would be where I am today...the reconstruction surgery he had to perform on me was extensive and it has been a painstaking experience...however I know I am only here because of God and the expert care I...