MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a medical facility located in Columbia, SC. This hospital has been recognized for Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
2% 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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Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Valve Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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
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
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
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 22 2025
Review for Dr. Lone
Dr. Villanueva and her medical staff, and the facility front desk clerk were very informative, pleasant, professional, and courteous.
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Villanueva
I waited for months to get an appointment with Dr. Moran. His aid came in and clipped my toenails and spray them out and then he came in and I told him I had anger on toenails and he pushed him a little bit and it hurt and he said well it doesn’t hurt enough. Then he said he was going to refer me to...
Mar 31 2025
Review for Dr. Moran
I was very impressed with the quality of work and the kindness that was shown not only to me but to others as well.
Fred Sanders Mar 25 2025
Review for Dr. Kimbrough
Location
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown located?
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is located at 2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown has been awarded with Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown highly rated with patients?
66% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown profile..
How does MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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.
I have 9 years of visits, 3 times a year. He cares for and about every facet of your life. He listens to and addresses your concerns and questions and in my experience is invested in my entire well being. He’s the best doctor that I’ve ever had (and I’ve had, and still have many).