French Hospital Medical Center
French Hospital Medical Center is a medical facility located in San Luis Obispo, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
15% 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.
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Valve Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
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
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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
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
French Hospital 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
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Johnson
Dr. Dubow is very personable and easy to talk to. He provides information that is useful.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Dubow
Dr. Talieh truly listens to, sees, and understands his patients. He has cared for my mother, my sister, and me. We’ve all been incredibly grateful for the compassion and commitment he brings to healing. His expertise in women’s health has made a meaningful difference in each of our lives, helping...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Talieh
I recently had cataract surgery with Dr Higgenbotham. After interacting with him, and enjoying his professional and personal bedside manner I know I made a good choice to trust him with my eye care health. He and his staff are the best. I had very positive outcome with my surgery. I have...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Higginbotham
He has excellent bedside manners, he truly cares for his patients and will not dismiss any of your concerns. He will patiently explain the procedure and answer all your questions. He will make feel at ease and he is really amazing!
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Christ
Location
French Hospital Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is French Hospital Medical Center located?
French Hospital Medical Center is located at 1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has French Hospital Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, French Hospital Medical Center has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is French Hospital Medical Center highly rated with patients?
80% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does French Hospital 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 French Hospital Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades French Hospital Medical Center profile..
How does French Hospital 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.
It is ridiculous to wait 1 hour for a 10 minute appointment.