Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a medical facility located in Columbia, MD. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
5% 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
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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 Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
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™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
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
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors 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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
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. Lee
I had a long wait after my lung tests and I am very patient. I almost left after I waited over an hour in the patient room (does not include waiting room). While he technically explains things well and has had high recommendation from my PCP, I wish he was better at following through. I have had...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Nyanjom
She focuses on maximizing patient care...listens intently, and lends her expertise with precision expertise. The infusion nurse was excellent.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Sastry
Dr. Lee is a very personable, caring, informative and knowledgeable professional.
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Lee
Location
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center located?
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is located at 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center highly rated with patients?
68% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center profile..
How does Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Lee had all my information on my problem and came to the new patient knowing my history. He took time and explained things very well.