Foothills Hospital
Foothills Hospital is a medical facility located in Boulder, CO. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
14% 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, 2023)
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 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Valve Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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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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Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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C-Section Delivery
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Vaginal Delivery
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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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
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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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).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Foothills 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
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Dolbeare
Dr. Ma is very knowledgeable and thorough in providing information about my health.
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Ma
He was pointed yet forgiving about my lateness; use this for an apology. Epidermal was accurate X-ray guided and has worked so far 6 hours later. I’m grateful for his expertise. :):)
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Igolnikov
Micah reviewed my glaucoma diagnosis and confirmed it is stable. He then chatted a few minutes about life. Rare for professional in any field to take time to connect.
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Rothstein
I went into the ER with severe head pains, body aches, fever, chills, nausea ect. I came there nervous and as an absolutely last resort because I’ve had bad experiences in the past. Before coming in, I’ve been back and forth for over 2 hours trying to weigh my options and not feel like I’m being...
Haylee Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Morin
Location
Foothills Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foothills Hospital located?
Foothills Hospital is located at 4747 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Foothills Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Foothills Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care Award™, and Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Foothills Hospital highly rated with patients?
78% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Foothills Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Foothills Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Foothills Hospital profile..
How does Foothills Hospital 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.
Dr. Dolbeer is professional, knowledgeable and competent, but has a superlative bedside manner to boot He patiently answered questions to my satisfaction, and I feel like I’m in good hands with him