Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is a medical facility located in Hiram, GA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
8% 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
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
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 experienceWellstar Paulding Medical Center
National Average
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
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
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
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 23 2025
Review for Dr. Kumiga
He’s simply excellent as a clinician, he listens, he understands, he provides solid medical advice treating me with courtesy, compassion and humor. He’s professional, efficient, manages his time well without “rushing” thrown appointment. He takes time needed to answer questions but doesn’t dally...
MaMaBear Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Tepper
I had a really bad experience. While the long wait time was frustrating, what was worse was how rushed everything felt once the doctor finally came in. The pap smear was extremely aggressive and invasive, with no clear warning or communication beforehand—it felt abrupt and lacking in care or...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Martinez
Dr .Kalish started treatment on our 10yrs old son who had really bad allergies and asthma. He also recommended shot therapy for several year which was the best advise ever. My son who could not play outside do any sport due to his bad allergies . After therapy our son could now be a kid enjoying...
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Kalish
I was transferred to this doctor’s care for cervical nerve blocks. He did not confirm the local anesthetic was sufficient, and the procedure was extremely painful. He berated me for moving when I was moaning from pain. Never again will I allow him to treat me.
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Escorcia
Location
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wellstar Paulding Medical Center located?
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is located at 2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy, Hiram, GA 30141. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Wellstar Paulding Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Wellstar Paulding Medical Center highly rated with patients?
76% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Wellstar Paulding Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Wellstar Paulding Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Wellstar Paulding Medical Center profile..
How does Wellstar Paulding Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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