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UNM Hospital

UNM Hospital is a medical facility located in Albuquerque, NM. This hospital has been recognized for Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™.

63%

Patient Experience Rating

2% 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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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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

  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery

9 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than 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 Failure

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

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

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

2024

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As 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

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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60%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% lower than the national average

63%

Would definitely recommend

2% lower than the national average

UNM Hospital

National Average

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%70%75%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%51%58%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%72%76%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%83%84%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%52%57%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%45%47%

UNM Hospital

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%56%67%

Quietness

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

100%50%0%43%55%

Providers

Dr. Aamer Abbass, MD

Dr. Aamer Abbass, MD

Gastroenterology

0 Ratings
Dr. Christopher Abbott, MD

Dr. Christopher Abbott, MD

Geriatric Psychiatry

5 Ratings
Dr. Dory Abou Jaoude, MD

Dr. Dory Abou Jaoude, MD

Internal Medicine

3 Ratings
Dr. Shirley Abraham, MD

Dr. Shirley Abraham, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

1 Rating
Dr. Abinash Achrekar, MD

Dr. Abinash Achrekar, MD

Cardiology

2 Ratings
Dr. John Adair Jr, MD

Dr. John Adair Jr, MD

Neurology

1 Rating
Dr. Kenneth Adams, DO

Dr. Kenneth Adams, DO

Ophthalmology

32 Ratings
Dr. Nolan Adams, MD

Dr. Nolan Adams, MD

Ophthalmology

0 Ratings

Provider Reviews

Very smart and caring !

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Rivera-Santiago

My previous Dr. left and I was given Dr. Seiler. I have seen her twice and I cannot say I am super excited to have her as my doctor. I think we are not a good fit. At one point she talked over me. I did not feel comfortable with her. I have had three new doctors in the last three years. I am so...

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Seiler

Dr. Cabrera did not listen to me when I told her about the issues I was having. She prescribed a medication I specifically told her I had trouble with in the past, she gave me a prescription of 25mg when I used to take 200mg of another medication, and she reported multiple errors on my medical...

April Adams Apr 11 2025

Review for Dr. Cabrera

I've been seeing Dr. Mark Pierce for my migraines for over a year. I have consistently been impressed by his friendly and caring nature, as well as his wonderful sense of humor. He's the kind of doctor you instantly like. I truly believe I'm receiving the best possible care under his guidance.

Apr 11 2025

Review for Dr. Pierce

Dr. Sameen is a new breed of doctor. Professional, personable and explains things so I could understand her. Gave me all the time I needed.

Mar 30 2025

Review for Dr. Sameen

Location

UNM Hospital

2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87106

CallDirections

(505) 272-2111

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is UNM Hospital located?

UNM Hospital is located at 2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has UNM Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, UNM Hospital has been awarded with Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is UNM Hospital highly rated with patients?

63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does UNM Hospital score well in safety ratings?

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

How do I get in at UNM Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades UNM Hospital profile..

How does UNM Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

2211 Lomas Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87106

Directions

(505) 272-2111