hospital-image
hospital-image

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery is a medical facility located in Nashville, TN. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.

85%

Patient Experience Rating

12% 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 methodology

Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

1 rating was better than expected

10 ratings were as expected

Learn more about patient safety ratings

Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

Research hospital performance and talk to your doctor about what's right for you

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Better than 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).

Learn more about patient experience
83%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

8% higher than the national average

85%

Would definitely recommend

12% higher than the national average

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%84%82%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%89%88%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%80%71%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%63%54%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%83%82%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%76%65%

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%81%67%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%72%77%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr Hubbard was attentive, kind and professional during the office visits. His surgery went very well and recovery went as expected. I would recommend him highly.

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Hubbard

Dr. Mackey is both, professional and personable. He takes time to explain and also 'show' you what he is talking about, making sure that you know what is going on. If he professionally thinks you need or don't need surgery, he tells you, and he tells you why. He also answers all and any questions...

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Mackey

Dr. Abrams was very clear about my condition. He answered all my questions.

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Abram

Dr. Karpos explained everything to me and made it clear we were dealing with my health as a team. He made me feel like he had all the time I needed. I am in competent hands.

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Karpos

Dr Parker is a no nonsense individual-he doesn’t sugar coat your condition (s) just the truth so that you both can make an educated decision based on facts. He is caring and a compassionate MD who demonstrates a true commitment to his patients

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Parker

Location

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery

2011 Murphy Ave, Nashville TN 37203

CallDirections

(615) 341-7500

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery located?

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery is located at 2011 Murphy Ave, Nashville, TN 37203. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery highly rated with patients?

85% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery profile..

How does Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery 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.

Contact Us

2011 Murphy Ave

Nashville, TN 37203

Directions

(615) 341-7500