

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center is a medical facility located in Burbank, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
11% 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

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

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Valve Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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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
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Prostate Removal Surgery
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
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
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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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. Chong
Dr. Kuritskes was very pleasant and professional in his approach to the consultation. He made me feel comfortable and heard, giving me time to ask questions. He was also very thorough in his explanation of the procedures he was going to perform. He was very knowledgeable and made me feel confident...
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Kuritzkes
ABSOLUTE LIFE HERO. KIND, CARING, CONCERNED, TREATS PATIENTS AS FAMILY. HAS SEEN A LOT OF SUFFERING. KNOWS WHAT PEOPLE NEED. GOD BLESS HIM.
CALER/RAMSEY Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Benowitz
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Carlie Thompson. She literally saved my life, and my family and I will be forever grateful. My best friend had a lumpectomy several year ago, and she insisted I see Dr. Thompson, even though I was living in another country at the time. Dr. Thompson was...
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Thompson
I would rather live with metastatic cancer than see this doctor. Carlie, who has little experience past fellowship, stated she was capable of a lumpectomy. She left gross and obvious cancer after surgery. This is unacceptable. In the second procedure (I should have found a more qualified surgeon...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Thompson
Location
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center located?
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center is located at 501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center highly rated with patients?
74% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Providence Saint Joseph 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 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center profile..
How does Providence Saint Joseph 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.
Dr. Chong is my regular physician. He is the best! Great mannerisms as well. I would highy recommend him!