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South Texas Surgical Hospital

South Texas Surgical Hospital is a medical facility located in Corpus Christi, TX. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.

86%

Patient Experience Rating

13% 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.

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Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

11 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Data Source

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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83%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

8% higher than the national average

86%

Would definitely recommend

13% higher than the national average

South Texas Surgical Hospital

National Average

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%86%88%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%88%82%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%86%82%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%80%71%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%65%54%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%74%65%

South Texas Surgical Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%82%67%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%82%77%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Miller provides great foot care and relieved my foot pain.

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Miller

Dr. Weathersby is amazing! The entire team at her office is so warm and welcoming. Dr. Weathersby has listened to every question and concern I've had, she's explained everything to me and walked me through everything this pregnancy. She is always so uplifting and a joy to see in the office. She...

Mridley Mar 29 2025

Review for Dr. Weathersby

She is truly a genuine OB GYN. I feel like I am in good hands each time I see her. Her intelligence in her field and her bedside manners are wonderful. Unfortunately, she is talking about retiring. I pray she stays in practice a few more years.

Mar 28 2025

Review for Dr. Dulak

Dr. Eftimescu takes the time to listen, assess the concern and thoroughly explain the plan of care.

Mar 22 2025

Review for Dr. Eftimescu

The doctor is always professional, helpful, and trustworthy.

Mar 14 2025

Review for Dr. Tafoya

Location

South Texas Surgical Hospital

6130 Parkway Dr, Corpus Christi TX 78414

CallDirections

(361) 993-2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South Texas Surgical Hospital located?

South Texas Surgical Hospital is located at 6130 Parkway Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78414. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has South Texas Surgical Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, South Texas Surgical Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is South Texas Surgical Hospital highly rated with patients?

86% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does South Texas Surgical Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at South Texas Surgical Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades South Texas Surgical Hospital profile..

How does South Texas Surgical Hospital 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.

Contact Us

6130 Parkway Dr

Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Directions

(361) 993-2000