Bronson Methodist Hospital
Bronson Methodist Hospital is a medical facility located in Kalamazoo, MI. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
11% 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
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
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
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2025
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2025
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without 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).
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National Average
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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 with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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
Bronson Methodist Hospital
National Average
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. Thomas
Very educated on female reproductive health. Never interrupted me or downplayed my symptoms. Lovely caring doctor.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Sandborn
Pros:- Solid casting work- Experience in radiological analysis and orthopaedic prognosis is apparent- Friendly with kids.Cons: - Gives minimal direction or advice unless asked- Comes to the treatment room with assumptions about you (sometimes checks to see if he’s wrong)- Air of arrogance (huffs,...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Settecerri
Dr. Darey’s been my doctor for five years, and she never fails to help me, educate me, and care for me. I’m so grateful for her expertise and kindness. Her staff is amazing, too.
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Darey
Dr. Darey is truly one of a kind. From the moment you walk into the office, you feel seen, heard, and cared for. She takes the time to listen—not just to symptoms, but to the whole person. I never feel rushed during appointments, and her compassion, knowledge, and thorough approach always leave me...
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Darey
Location
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bronson Methodist Hospital located?
Bronson Methodist Hospital is located at 601 John St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Bronson Methodist Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Bronson Methodist Hospital has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™, and 8 more in the past two years.
Is Bronson Methodist Hospital highly rated with patients?
73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Bronson Methodist Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Bronson Methodist Hospital?
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How does Bronson Methodist Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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She is one of the best doctors I've had over the years. Wait time is short for appt. She listens to your concerns.