Northwest Medical Center
Northwest Medical Center is a medical facility located in Tucson, AZ. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ and Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
13% 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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient benign prostatic hyperplasia treatments
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
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 Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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
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
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Northwest Medical Center
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. Bradley
Professional care of Dr Heuther and his entire team! This was my second surgery at his Surgery Center, both Squamous cells and a return based on the first experience. I appreciate the capability for analysis on site, the Drs skill as well as his capable staff. Their follow-up via phone calls after...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Huether
I have been a patient of Dr. DeBoe for over 5 years. In addition to having Wolf Parkins White Syndrome (WPW), I also just started experiencing perimenopause. I didn’t consider my symptoms to be linked to perimenopause at the time. I noticed my blood pressure was rising off and on and I was waking up...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Deboe
Dr Maltzman is a highly competent eye surgeon and supremely knowledgeable of his craft. I feel comfortable having him perform procedures on my eyes. And, to say “comfortable” and “eye procedures” in the same sentence is really saying something.
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Maltzman
All my visits are always excellent and he is a phenomenal Doctor. He has made my visits and concerns always a priority, and I appreciate his advice which I believe is always given with heart.FLY NAVY
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Los
Location
Northwest Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwest Medical Center located?
Northwest Medical Center is located at 6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northwest Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northwest Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ and Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Northwest Medical Center highly rated with patients?
52% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northwest Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Northwest Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northwest Medical Center profile..
How does Northwest Medical Center 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.
During my first visit, which was a well woman she didn't tell me or communicate with me what she was doing. Then this recent visit I wanted to do a consultation for surgery but was exploring all my options. She was extremely dismissive, and if you are overweight at all don't expect her to give you...