University of MD Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
University of MD Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is a medical facility located in Bel Air, MD. This hospital has been recognized for Surgical Care Excellence Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
7% lower 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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Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (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.
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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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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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gynecologic Procedures
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Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2021
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
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Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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 about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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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 24 2025
Review for Dr. Mardiney
Dr. Candel is warm, friendly, and knows her stuff. She makes you feel comfortable and answers any questions you have thoroughly. She helped me make decisions concerning childbirth and i trust her completely.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Candel
Good Doctor only 2 visits seams to b very smart some say not nice I thought him nice and frankly I only care if he knows his stuff that’s really all that matters to me
Sal barbera Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Anwar
After 'reviewing' documentation sent by a wound care center for osteomyelitis, appointment denied! Said to follow up with MedStar docs, well thanks for nothing. The MedStar docs were booked up which is the reason for looking for other possibilities for such a serious diagnosis. I hope you don't...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Girio-Herrera
Dr Brown did a great job listening to all my concerns. At no time did I feel rush and he addressed each concern.
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Brown
Location
University of MD Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of MD Upper Chesapeake Medical Center located?
University of MD Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is located at 500 Upper Chesapeake Dr, Bel Air, MD 21014. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has University of MD Upper Chesapeake Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, University of MD Upper Chesapeake Medical Center has been awarded with Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™, Surgical Care Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is University of MD Upper Chesapeake Medical Center highly rated with patients?
58% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does University of MD Upper Chesapeake 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 of MD Upper Chesapeake Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades University of MD Upper Chesapeake Medical Center profile..
How does University of MD Upper Chesapeake 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.
I am a new patient seen in the Belair office today. I want to give a shout out to Kim the professional technician that preformed my allergy testing and breathing test. Kim was very helpful and she explained the testing so I was more relaxed and had reliable results. Kim was very patient and...