Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple is a medical facility located in Temple, TX. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
6% 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
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2025, 2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
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 experienceBaylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple
National Average
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
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
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple
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. Ansari
This was my first visit. I had several issues to address with him and he took the time to listen to all of the issues and addressed the ones that needed addressed. I plan to follow up and use his services in the future.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Ilse
She is extremely professional, talented, and has a terrific bedside manner. I highly recommend
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Bhatt
Dr. Oommen is the best pediatrician we’ve ever had. He listens and asks questions. He seems to truly care for his patient and is very kind. He is very knowledgeable and has been able to direct us to specialist when needed. I recommend him.
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Oommen
I was looking for a doctor that does not focus only on meds. She was highly recommended as a Dr of lifestyle change, exercise and healthy eating. When my bloodwork came I got a call to come in for meds as my cholesterol was high and needed meds. I thought 'that's weird'. I pulled up my chart and my...
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Benton
Location
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple located?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple is located at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™, and 6 more in the past two years.
Is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple highly rated with patients?
71% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple profile..
How does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Ansari spent less than 3 minutes on telehealth to diagnose and prescribe 4 new antipsychotic medications, without any symptoms.This doctor does NOT work for his patients; holds a poor understanding of mental health and care.Beware!