Northern Navajo Medical Center
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Patient Experience Rating
20% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
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Sepsis
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Pneumonia
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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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Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Northern Navajo Medical Center
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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. Hitchner
Dr Wang is kind, gentle and thorough. Takes time with you explaining and answers all questions.
Apr 13 2025
Review for Dr. Wang
A complete lack of paying attention to details. Medication errors leading to hospitalization. He doesn't appear to even visit with the patients at the facility. He comes once a week, stays for a couple hours, doesn't appear to visit with patients and leaves. This is my experience and the experience...
Apr 07 2025
Review for Dr. Greenberg
I've seen Dr hitchner few times now. She's definitely been the best by far. She cares she listens and then she addresses. She is one of the most caring Drs I know.
Cindy Watkins Feb 27 2025
Review for Dr. Hitchner
Dr. Elwood operated on me on the fly when I showed up to the ER on a Sunday afternoon with a hematoma. He explained risks and options clearly, answered my questions, got my prior surgeon on the phone, respected my priorities, got me into the OR quickly, and checked in twice IRL the day after. His...
Feb 07 2025
Review for Dr. Elwood
Location
Northern Navajo Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northern Navajo Medical Center located?
Northern Navajo Medical Center is located at 491 S, Shiprock, NM 87420. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northern Navajo Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Northern Navajo Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Northern Navajo Medical Center highly rated with patients?
63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northern Navajo Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 8 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Northern Navajo Medical Center?
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How does Northern Navajo Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Hincher is the best , she genuinely cares about your health and looks out for any possibilities of an issue. She has wonderful and calming presence, great care and she doesn't judge or make you feel secluded . Very understanding. Definitely recommend