UPMC Passavant-McCandless
UPMC Passavant-McCandless is a medical facility located in Pittsburgh, PA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
9% 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, 2022)
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
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Valve Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
UPMC Passavant-McCandless
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Emond
Dr. Balk had taken care of issues with my right hand and wrist previously. This time it was for my left hand. A quick and easy appointment including treatment that has fixed the issue. Highly recommend.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Balk
Mannerisms were excellent. Surely gave me a sense of confidence for his diagnosis and surgical work to be done
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Grand
I was diagnosed after a 10 second look at my x-ray. I was told my pain was probably related to my curved spine and arthritis. He gave me a PT script without even asking when or where I feel the most pain, or how I hurt my lower back. I was on a treadmill and knew the exact moment I started to feel...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Werries
Was a very easy appt been there a few times and the staff is always polite and helpful .Dr balk was very efficient answered all my questions .
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Balk
Location
UPMC Passavant-McCandless
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UPMC Passavant-McCandless located?
UPMC Passavant-McCandless is located at 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has UPMC Passavant-McCandless won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, UPMC Passavant-McCandless has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is UPMC Passavant-McCandless highly rated with patients?
74% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does UPMC Passavant-McCandless score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at UPMC Passavant-McCandless?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades UPMC Passavant-McCandless profile..
How does UPMC Passavant-McCandless rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. E is the best. Staff is top notch as well.