

Penn Highlands Mon Valley
Penn Highlands Mon Valley is a medical facility located in Monongahela, PA. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
14% lower 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Critical Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2025
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
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 experiencePenn Highlands Mon Valley
National Average
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
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
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Balk
Was a very easy appt been there a few times and the staff is always polite and helpful .Dr balk was very efficient answered all my questions .
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Balk
Dr Balk was professional and caring during the appointment. He clearly explained treatment options and we easily agreed on a plan!
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Balk
Dr. Balk listened to all of my concerns and explained in detail what my problem was and how he was going to treat it. He took his time and answered all my questions. He gave me a follow up appointment to make sure things were going good.
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Balk
I couldn’t have gotten anyone better to address my issues, she explained everything in detail and her personality helped ease my worries.
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Pavlinich
Location
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Penn Highlands Mon Valley located?
Penn Highlands Mon Valley is located at 1163 Country Club Rd, Monongahela, PA 15063. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Penn Highlands Mon Valley won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Penn Highlands Mon Valley has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Is Penn Highlands Mon Valley highly rated with patients?
57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Penn Highlands Mon Valley score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Penn Highlands Mon Valley?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Penn Highlands Mon Valley profile..
How does Penn Highlands Mon Valley 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.
Dr. Balk had taken care of issues with my right hand and wrist previously. This time it was for my left hand. A quick and easy appointment including treatment that has fixed the issue. Highly recommend.