

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is a medical facility located in Boston, MA. This hospital has been recognized for Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
8% higher than the national average
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

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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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
In Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2025, 2024
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2025, 2024

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2023
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 experienceBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
National Average
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Whelan
1 Her professional demeanor and genuine care in examining me and explaining findings2 Her reassurance to my wife in a caring manner which was very appreciated 3 Every minute that she spent with me was extremely satisfying and very important in my recovery and wellbeing. I cannot overemphasize my...
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Miller
I would not recommend Dr Davis for any type of orthopedic surgery. His office staff and surgical coordinator are the ost disrespectful, unorganized, unprofessional people in the health field. When you schedule surgery and location gets changed without the patients knowledge is ridiculous. The office...
Sandra May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Davis
Dr. Li has been our pediatrician since the birth of our daughter and she has been incredibly helpful. She listens to all my concerns and I never feel rushed. She has a really practical approach to medicine, giving me all the facts about the most up to date science. Highly recommended!
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Li
She listened to what I had to say. She is very caring. Would definitely recommend her to my family and friends.
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Rosen
Location
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center located?
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is located at 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has been awarded with Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center highly rated with patients?
70% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center profile..
How does Beth Israel Deaconess 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.
Four days after seeing this doctor, I experienced chest pain and had to have triple bypass heart surgery. While in the hospital, I asked my wife to reach out to Dr. Whalen. She failed to return either of two calls. After the surgery, she handed off my first in-office appointment to an associate....