Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital is a medical facility located in Lynchburg, VA. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
4% lower 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
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient back and neck surgery, outpatient rotator cuff surgery, outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Failure
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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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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™
2025
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2025
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024, 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 experienceCentra Lynchburg General Hospital
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Centra Lynchburg General 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 25 2025
Review for Dr. Helvie
Operated on my husband today . He is an excellent doctor . Heart beside manners . I highly recommend him.
Janice lacks Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Pavalonis
Very good place for orthopedic injuries, Dr Smithson and his team go above and beyond to give exceptional care for you , I wouldn’t go anywhere else!!
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Smithson
Our visits are always the best with Dr. Hahesy-Calhoun!..she IS the absolute best!.. she is always kind, helpful, and she always listens!..and her NURSES are top notch!..we are so thankful for everything they do!
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Hahesy-Calhoun
Location
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Centra Lynchburg General Hospital located?
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital is located at 1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Centra Lynchburg General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Centra Lynchburg General Hospital has been awarded with America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is Centra Lynchburg General Hospital highly rated with patients?
61% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Centra Lynchburg General Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Centra Lynchburg General Hospital profile..
How does Centra Lynchburg General Hospital 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.
Dr Helvie performed a total replacement of my right hip two weeks ago. It was a smooth process and easy to get answers to my questions after the surgery. I couldn't be more pleased with the result!