Banner-University Medical Center South
Explore care at Banner-University Medical Center South in Tucson, AZ, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.
Patient Experience Rating
8% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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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National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors 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 with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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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
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Chauhan
He explained everything clearly before and after both procedures and was very professional.
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Stavrakis
Despite multiple positive tests they were per her expert opinion not positive enough and I was instructed to return when I was sicker. I for one do not believe in the waiting game with an illness. Her office will not treat you and any attempts at follow up will be seen as you wasting their time. I...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Sankar
I was in Emory hospital for bacterial pneumonia and other illnesses all at the same time. Dr. Chhina was very patient and understanding. I was of course very anxious and scared. He listened to me, explained everything for me to understand what was going with my body in such a calm manner but with...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Chhina
Location
Banner-University Medical Center South
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Banner-University Medical Center South located?
Banner-University Medical Center South is located at 2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Banner-University Medical Center South won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Banner-University Medical Center South has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Banner-University Medical Center South highly rated with patients?
57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Banner-University Medical Center South score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Banner-University Medical Center South?
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How does Banner-University Medical Center South rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I recently had a colonoscopy performed by Dr. Chauhan, and I cannot say enough positive things about the entire experience. From the very first consultation, Dr. Chauhan was reassuring, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable. I was understandably nervous about the procedure, but Dr. Chauhan took the...