VCU Medical Center Main Hospital
VCU Medical Center Main Hospital is a medical facility located in Richmond, VA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence 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
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Valve Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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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).
Learn more about patient experienceVCU Medical Center Main Hospital
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
VCU Medical Center Main Hospital
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 25 2025
Review for Dr. Bettermann
I have seen her twice now. She gave me options for my surgery needs and continues to support me. She was the 1st doctor to ask if it was ok to touch me before beginning any exam.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Deteresa
Dr Simmons is a very compassionate , caring , professional , and thorough in his dealings with people and patients. He always answers my many questions in a timely and respectful manner and explains topics in a way that are easy to understand. I always feel that I have received the best feedback...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Simmons
Dr. Simmons answered many of my questions and helped to alleviate a lot of unnecessary stress that I had about the procedure. His knowledge and compassion were very appreciated.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Simmons
Location
VCU Medical Center Main Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is VCU Medical Center Main Hospital located?
VCU Medical Center Main Hospital is located at 1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has VCU Medical Center Main Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, VCU Medical Center Main Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is VCU Medical Center Main Hospital highly rated with patients?
74% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does VCU Medical Center Main Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at VCU Medical Center Main Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades VCU Medical Center Main Hospital profile..
How does VCU Medical Center Main Hospital 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.
Dr. Betterman saw my daughter today and was absolutely wonderful. Extremely attentive to her concerns and listened with patience. Would highly recommend her. Incredible bedside manner.