Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge
Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is a medical facility located in Baton Rouge, LA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
16% 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
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2025, 2024
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
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 experienceSurgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge
National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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 with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge
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 20 2025
Review for Dr. Bowlin
Dr. Walton IV is very easy to understand. You never feel rushed and always leave with a sense of satisfaction that he will always treat your problem with care of much knowledge.
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Walton IV
Dr. Bowlin and team were kind, swift and most importantly effective! They got to the root of my issue and worked through a comprehensive treatment plan.
Apr 10 2025
Review for Dr. Bowlin
Very caring. Allowed me to help make decisions about my future treatment. Very knowledgeable and experienced with use of stem cell injections. Seams to have a good personality
Mar 29 2025
Review for Dr. Etheredge
Location
Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge located?
Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is located at 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge highly rated with patients?
90% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge profile..
How does Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Timothy Bowlin gave a thorough examination, listened to what I had to say about my condition, explained everything, and showed great expertise. He was very personable and caring. I am comfortable with him doing my surgery.