Forrest General Hospital
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Patient Experience Rating
5% higher than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Valve Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
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Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
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Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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).
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National Average
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 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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Forrest General Hospital
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 16 2025
Review for Dr. Rose
The best there is. He always has time to listen, explain and provide the medical treatment you need. If I have to be admitted to the hospital, I see him not some flake I’ve never seen before.
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Kotikalapudi
Dr Johnson is one of the kindest, most personable doctors I have ever known. He always seems so genuinely interested in my condition and resolving any problems I have. He takes his time and never rushes through a visit. Not just a great Doctor, but a wonderful human being. Got to love him! He is the...
Apr 10 2025
Review for Dr. Johnson
Dr. King thoroughly answered all my questions and explained everything in depth.
Apr 04 2025
Review for Dr. King
Location
Forrest General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Forrest General Hospital located?
Forrest General Hospital is located at 6051 U S Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Forrest General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Forrest General Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Forrest General Hospital highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Forrest General Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Forrest General Hospital?
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How does Forrest General Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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