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SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Explore care at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

68%

Patient Experience Rating

3% higher than the national average

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

3 ratings were worse than expected

  • Death following a serious complication after surgery
  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
  • Bloodstream infection following surgery

1 rating was better than expected

8 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

As 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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71%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

5% higher than the national average

68%

Would definitely recommend

3% higher than the national average

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%76%76%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%50%47%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%55%57%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%84%84%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%55%58%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%73%75%

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%63%67%

Quietness

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

100%50%0%58%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Poor encounter. makes you feel bad about being sick and that you are a bother.Told me I was addicted to IG. This is an immune system product that your body produces. Mine happened to need replenishment due to cancer care. What a silly thing to say.

Don’t waste your time Apr 13 2025

Review for Dr. Al-Dahhak

Thinks he still in the military, ask stupid questions, do you wear a seat belt.Worst Doctor I ever seen.

Patient Apr 11 2025

Review for Dr. Ihnat

I had to see Dr. Reggie due to an obstructed tear duct. After our initial consultation, Dr. Reggie made the recommendation for surgery. I shared all of my concerns with Dr. Reggie, and she quickly put me at ease with her knowledge and compassion. Post surgery, I no longer deal with the side effects...

Apr 10 2025

Review for Dr. Reggie

I've worked with Dr. Chauhan for thirty years. One of the very best emergency room physicians I know! Quick response to emergency. Knows what diagnostic imaging to order and follows up on readings immediately!

Karen Apr 02 2025

Review for Dr. Singh Chauhan

This doctor was very unprofessional and dismissive, completely claiming that “nothing is wrong, I don’t know why you’re here”. She repeatedly commented on the fact that she does not treat EDS after she was told numerous times that we weren’t even here for that. She refused to listen to real symptoms...

Frustrated patient Apr 02 2025

Review for Dr. Horwitz

Location

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

3635 Vista Ave, Saint Louis MO 63110

CallDirections

(314) 577-8000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital located?

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is located at 3635 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital highly rated with patients?

68% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

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Contact Us

3635 Vista Ave

Saint Louis, MO 63110

Directions

(314) 577-8000