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Los Alamitos Medical Center

Explore care at Los Alamitos Medical Center in Los Alamitos, CA, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

54%

Patient Experience Rating

11% lower than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery

1 rating was better than expected

9 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Data Source

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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52%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

14% lower than the national average

54%

Would definitely recommend

11% lower than the national average

Los Alamitos Medical Center

National Average

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%79%84%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%50%58%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%49%57%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%39%47%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%67%75%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%66%76%

Los Alamitos Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%30%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%62%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I went to see Dr. Ayele for the first time and booked my appointment online very easily through a booking service. I confirmed my appointment with the office and told them I had insurance to which they said no problem bring it when I have my appointment. I came for my appointment was checked in,...

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Ayele

I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Sanaz Hamidi at the Mission Viejo Emergency Room. Her professionalism, compassion, and calm presence made a world of difference during a very stressful time. She took the time to explain everything clearly, listened with genuine care, and made me feel...

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Hamidi

Dr. Nowfar made sure to ask me if I had any questions or concerns so he could explain everything clearly, he made it feel like he wasn’t in a rush to get to next patient. I really appreciate how he treats his patients.

Apr 19 2025

Review for Dr. Nowfar

Dr Banapour was friendly, considerate, took his time and listened to everything I had to say. Very easy to talk with and his knowledge and expertise on prostate issues was thorough and extensive and his answers to my questions were concise and comforting. Very professional and had good...

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Banapour

Was very interested in me and my health. Would recommend this dr anytime.

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Chyou

Location

Los Alamitos Medical Center

3751 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos CA 90720

CallDirections

(562) 598-1311

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Los Alamitos Medical Center located?

Los Alamitos Medical Center is located at 3751 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Los Alamitos Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Los Alamitos Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Los Alamitos Medical Center highly rated with patients?

54% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos Medical Center?

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How does Los Alamitos Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

3751 Katella Ave

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Directions

(562) 598-1311