MUSC Medical Center
MUSC Medical Center is a medical facility located in Charleston, SC. This hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
7% 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2025, 2023
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
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
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceMUSC Medical Center
National Average
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
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
MUSC 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 25 2025
Review for Dr. Akhtar
Christel and her team are awesome. They always take time to make sure I understand everything. Great Job!!! Thanks.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Haberland
After three years of imaging and going to pain management, neurologists, and pt who were not able to help, Dr. Wooster was the first to take my thoracic outlet symptoms seriously. He ordered specific tests to determine if surgery would help, then we scheduled surgery. I wish I had gone to him three...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Wooster
We have been with Dr. Ahktar for 10 years. He always takes the time to listen, assess and explain treatment. He's easy to talk with and also listens when you bring in your ideas. The group that supports him are friendly and responsive.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Akhtar
Location
MUSC Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MUSC Medical Center located?
MUSC Medical Center is located at 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has MUSC Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, MUSC Medical Center has been awarded with America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, and 6 more in the past two years.
Is MUSC Medical Center highly rated with patients?
72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does MUSC 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 MUSC Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades MUSC Medical Center profile..
How does MUSC 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.
Best doctor I've ever had and very knowledgeable and professional staff, I highly recommend them to anyone.