Lowell General Hospital
Lowell General Hospital is a medical facility located in Lowell, MA. This hospital has been recognized for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
6% lower 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
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
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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
Lowell 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 23 2025
Review for Dr. Holstein
Great Doctor. He is friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Wu
He explained my options to me for a wrist fracture and didn’t push me one way or the other. Very direct which I appreciated.
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Alter
Excellent orthopedic specialist. Knows his craft. Willing to listen. Gives informative responses and helps the patient make the right decisions.
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Holstein
Went to the office to see Dr. Alter. I was seen by his NP. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. My only concern was that I only saw the Dr. for about 20 seconds. I would have liked him to spend more time explaining my condition with me. Dr. Alter was pleasant during our short interaction.
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Alter
Location
Lowell General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lowell General Hospital located?
Lowell General Hospital is located at 295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Lowell General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Lowell General Hospital has been awarded with Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ in the past two years.
Is Lowell General Hospital highly rated with patients?
59% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Lowell 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 Lowell General Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Lowell General Hospital profile..
How does Lowell General 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.
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