Black Hills Surgical Hospital
Black Hills Surgical Hospital is a medical facility located in Rapid City, SD. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
20% 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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
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 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
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Black Hills Surgical Hospital
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
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Vonderau
His care and compassion while taking care of me. Explained every step of the procedure before completing. Made sure the whole time I was comfortable.
Apr 09 2025
Review for Dr. Vonderau
I had a great experience with Dr. Vonderau and his team. He has an excellent bedside manner, is very friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. He took the time to prepare me for every step of the process, which made me feel comfortable and well-informed. The nurse Kim is always so pleasant, kind and...
April Carico Feb 27 2025
Review for Dr. Vonderau
Had a SI injection in my spine yesterday. It was a great experience. Him & his team were outstanding. Very professional; prompt; thorough with their care; knowledge; explanations given; everything explained; respectful & courteous. Had no complaints at all. Definitely on top of their game. Rate...
Phuong Page Feb 14 2025
Review for Dr. Vonderau
Very good at what he does and he explains what he’s about to do and did it without any discomfort.
L Sgarrella Dec 21 2024
Review for Dr. Vonderau
Location
Black Hills Surgical Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Hills Surgical Hospital located?
Black Hills Surgical Hospital is located at 216 Anamaria Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Black Hills Surgical Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Black Hills Surgical Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ in the past two years.
Is Black Hills Surgical Hospital highly rated with patients?
93% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Black Hills Surgical Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Black Hills Surgical Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Black Hills Surgical Hospital profile..
How does Black Hills Surgical Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Excellent experience. Explained everything well. Procedure was quick and almost painless. Answered all of my questions. Obviously a caring person