Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido is a medical facility located in Escondido, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, and more.
Awards
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
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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Valve Surgery
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 27 2025
Review for Dr. Knutson
Dr. Eisenberg is an Excellent Listener, Extremely Knowledgeable, and Thorough in his medical care. Dr. 'E' never makes me feel like just another number! His Empathy always leaves me feeling seen, heard, and cared for. He is always very Patient and Kind. I trust his Judgment, because his medical...
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Eisenberg
He was very good and ordered all the tests try to find out with my symptoms. I am very grateful and happy to learn about my problems. Mary Chang
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Nelkin
Double hernia. Repaired both sides with mesh. She was personable and caring. Her or her staff gave prompt replies to questions. Explained all possible scenarios prior to surgery.
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Khoe
Location
Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido located?
Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido is located at 555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Does Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido?
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How does Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Knutson is an extremely gifted surgeon who is also kind (easy to talk to), considerate (kept me informed before and after surgery), patient (answered all my questions) and very informative (gave specific details about the process).