Northside Hospital
Northside Hospital is a medical facility located in Atlanta, GA. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
8% 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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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 Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2025
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
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
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
Northside 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
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Kao
Always good to see Dr Gilchrist. Very helpful analysis and instructions for dealing with UTI.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Gilchrist
Everyone I came in contact with was extra friendly. They seem to like their job and work environment. Great visit.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Gilchrist
I like the efficiency and high expertise of all the staff. Joint replacements are a high anxiety event, and I get great confidence I was in the best of all possible places. It helped so much that I could do pre and post exercises at home. I’m having the right knee replaced in November. The pain...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Decook
Dr. Smitherman takes his time to understand what is bothering his patients. He completes thorough examinations on the body’s joints to determine a diagnosis. He listens to the patient’s concerns and ensures they get quality treatment. I highly recommend him to anyone!
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Smitherman
Location
Northside Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northside Hospital located?
Northside Hospital is located at 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northside Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northside Hospital has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Northside Hospital highly rated with patients?
72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northside Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Northside Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northside Hospital profile..
How does Northside 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 Kao was punctual, cheerful, and answered my questions regarding PRP treatment, helping me to decide to go ahead with the treatment. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and competent.