MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
1% higher than the national average
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital is a medical facility located in Tacoma, WA. This hospital has been recognized for Pulmonary Care Excellence 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
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
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
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
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
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).
Learn more about patient experienceMultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
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
MultiCare Tacoma General 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
Kathi Aug 12 2022
Review for Dr. Flagg
I saw Dr Kucera with several concurrent symptoms that seemed unrelated. Because of his thorough examination and the carefully chosen tests and X-ray the problem was accurately identified and resolved. He has been my primary physician for ten years and I am very pleased with his care.
Highly recommended Aug 10 2022
Review for Dr. Kucera
I had an endoscopy which was causing some anxiety, since I don’t interact with doctors much. The total experience was very professional from beginning to end. The appointment was easy and reminders were sent often. The paperwork was provided to prepare ahead of time. There was minimal wait time...
JanetF Aug 09 2022
Review for Dr. Donner
Dr. Uma has saved the lives of both my husband and myself. She does talk quite fast so to save time, record it Follow her directions and she will keep you safe. I trust her with my life.
Sharon and Robert Kay Aug 09 2022
Review for Dr. Krishnan
Dr Stratford and his team are absolutely great. I am very happy to be a patient of theirs.
Annette Aug 09 2022
Review for Dr. Strafford
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At my most recent appointment with ?Dr. Natasha Flagg I told her that she is exemplary, and I was sincere. For each appointment, after she greets me with her engaging smile, she listens carefully to my explanation of health issues and then effectively asks clarifying questions. She is...