

CAMC Women and Children's Hospital
CAMC Women and Children's Hospital is a medical facility located in Charleston, WV. This hospital has been recognized for Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™.
Awards
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Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
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
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal 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
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
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
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Providers
Provider Reviews
Brandon Mar 20 2025
Review for Dr. Kister
He saved my life. I got shot in the back of the head with a .44 Hollow Point and I still have 2 bullet fragments in my brain. I was in surgery for hours and he worked so carefully not to leave me as a vegetable. Nobody would ever know I've been shot but it did make me almost blind and it is getting...
Regina Vance Nov 22 2024
Review for Dr. Schmidt
Dr. Cohen is a true angel in a lab coat. He is amazing. I was in awe of how on top of being a doctor he is. When hospitalized for several days, he would wake me for morning rounds. Then rounds again in evening. And when taking a walk down the hall at 10pm, he is setting at the nurses station...
Martha Facemire Feb 15 2024
Review for Dr. Cohen
Was referred to Dr. Knackstedt for a Valve replacement in February 2023. The valve replacement went well, it is post-op is when he lost all credibility and respect . I was discharged a week later and was informed to stay in touch with any possible problems to include the sternum 'clicking or...
Gary P. Jan 17 2024
Review for Dr. Knackstedt
Both of my children love coming to the dentist. The office runs so smoothly. All the staff are great. The hygienists explain everything they are doing in detail. Have never had a bad experience there. Highly recommend!
Leah S. Jan 12 2024
Review for Dr. Wilkerson
Location
CAMC Women and Children's Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CAMC Women and Children's Hospital located?
CAMC Women and Children's Hospital is located at 800 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, WV 25302. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has CAMC Women and Children's Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, CAMC Women and Children's Hospital has been awarded with Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Does CAMC Women and Children's Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at CAMC Women and Children's Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades CAMC Women and Children's Hospital profile..
How does CAMC Women and Children's Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Kister is a great doctor. He was patient with all of the questions I had, and helped me understand my condition better. I highly recommend him.