

Ascension Providence Hospital
Ascension Providence Hospital is a medical facility located in Waco, TX. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ and Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
13% 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.
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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

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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Defibrillator Procedures
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Valve Surgery
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
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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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Stroke
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2025, 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 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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Ascension Providence Hospital
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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 23 2025
Review for Dr. Malthesen
Very kind, always attentive and attentive to follow-up. Very grateful for her attention.
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Arredondo
Dr Connor is a great Doctor and he also has a really awesome assistant, Christian! I had PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy injections in both knees recently. Christian has such a bubbly personality and explains the procedures so well that you are relaxed by the time Dr Connor comes in to...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Conner
Dr Malthesen is very knowledgeable and he takes the time to listen to his patients.
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Malthesen
Location
Ascension Providence Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ascension Providence Hospital located?
Ascension Providence Hospital is located at 6901 Medical Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ascension Providence Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ascension Providence Hospital has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ and Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Ascension Providence Hospital highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ascension Providence Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Ascension Providence Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ascension Providence Hospital profile..
How does Ascension Providence 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.
I love that when I check-in that I am only in the waiting room 5 - 10 minutes. He is always punctual, and that is a big plus.He is very thorough and he always explains everything well. He always offers a course of action, and always follows through. He is very kind, and has a great bedside manner....