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University Medical Center

Explore care at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

58%

Patient Experience Rating

7% lower 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

4 ratings were worse than expected

  • Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
  • Bloodstream infection following surgery

1 rating was better than expected

7 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

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

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

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

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Worse than 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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

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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57%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

9% lower than the national average

58%

Would definitely recommend

7% lower than the national average

University Medical Center

National Average

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%53%58%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%44%47%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%54%57%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%82%84%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%68%75%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%69%76%

University Medical Center

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%60%67%

Quietness

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

100%50%0%45%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Gephardt is a kind man. He will listen and he possesses empathy. He understands that some people live in constant lifelong pain. Dr. Gephardt keeps me alive. My spine was destroyed by criminal surgeons in las vegas. I can't thank Dr. Gephardt enought for his care.

Cary Charlson Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Gephardt

Dr Namazi is extremely knowledgeable, professional and courteous He makes his patients feel very comfortable and takes away any anxiety or nervousness about procedures

Lauri Sampson Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Namazi

This doctor CANNOT speak English, has no follow through or follow up, and when questioned about delays in treatment responds, 'That's not my job.' Its been 4 months since he found out I had breast cancer and he has done NOTHING!!!

Apr 19 2025

Review for Dr. Obi

I like the new office. I'll bet the staff can reach their 10,000 steps a day very easily. Everyone was very courteous and friendly. Wait time was practically non existent. I'd sit in a prescribed area and before I could get comfy and settled in for 'the wait' I'd hear my name and we were off to the...

Apr 15 2025

Review for Dr. Abrams

Dr Abrams is amazing. He was able to diagnose a medical emergency I was having and sent me off with all the information I needed to seek treatment

Apr 15 2025

Review for Dr. Abrams

Location

University Medical Center

1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89102

CallDirections

(702) 383-2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University Medical Center located?

University Medical Center is located at 1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has University Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, University Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is University Medical Center highly rated with patients?

58% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does University 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 University Medical Center?

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Contact Us

1800 W Charleston Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89102

Directions

(702) 383-2000