Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a medical facility located in Columbia, MD. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
5% 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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America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without 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 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
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
Johns Hopkins Howard County 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 30 2025
Review for Dr. Sastry
Dr. Nichole Pilevsky is an outstanding Obstetrician Gynecologist. She is an extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, professional Doctor - who has been highly effective at helping me through numerous medical issues over the last decade. Her caring nature coupled with her strong technical skills make...
Apr 28 2025
Review for Dr. Pilevsky
Dr. Mener explained everything thoroughly, including my particular cancer and possible treatment options. I was convinced I would receive the best treatment available.
Apr 27 2025
Review for Dr. Mener
Felt comfortable with his diagnosisAnd prescribed treatment modality
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Markan
Dr. Markan is very compassionate and takes his work very seriously to ensure that the patient is satisfied with the end result. He follows up on all issues to insure a good ending.
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Markan
Location
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center located?
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is located at 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center highly rated with patients?
70% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center profile..
How does Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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She is very professional and also friendly and caring. Shows compassion for her patients.