Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham is a medical facility located in Birmingham, AL. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
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
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Valve Surgery
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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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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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
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 experienceAscension St. Vincent's Birmingham
National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
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. Ketchum
Dr Emblom did my hip replacement. He explained the procedure and performed a successful surgery. His staff is very caring and professional. He is the best!
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Emblom
Dr. McKeon and the staff were so excellent and listed to my concerns. She offered recommendations and ordered additional tests. Would highly recommend this doctor!
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. McKeon
Dr. Elkus has performed surgery on both of my shoulders and has done an amazing job. He spends the time needed to find out what is going on and is great at communicating what the problems are and all of the options. He's truly one of the best doctors I've gone too.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Elkus
Location
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham located?
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham is located at 810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL 35205. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham profile..
How does Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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He goes way beyond the norm by truly listening and caring about his patients. He is extremely knowledgeable and competent