St. Joseph Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
2% higher than the national average
St. Joseph Medical Center is a medical facility located in Tacoma, WA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and more.
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

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
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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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
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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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Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2022
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
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2022
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 experienceSt. Joseph Medical Center
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
St. Joseph 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
Pat and David R Aug 12 2022
Review for Dr. Paras
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
An excellent doctor - it is clear he keep up with the late medical advances. I have been a patient for over 30 years.
Aug 06 2022
Review for Dr. Loomis
Dr. Holderman and his staff made my experience as pleasant as possible! Thank you
Gina Aug 06 2022
Review for Dr. Holderman
I have been going to Dr. Bateman for 26 years. He is truly the best. Never out of sorts, always caring and professional. Wonderful staff also. Great experience every time. He really listens and involves me in decision making about any health concerns.
Debra Knight Aug 02 2022
Review for Dr. Bateman
Location
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Dr.Paras is the best doctor we have ever had. He is very caring, thorough,takes the time to explain things to you in a manner you can understand. He always takes the time to respond when you send him a message. We thoroughly trust him.