Palomar Medical Center Poway
Palomar Medical Center Poway is a medical facility located in Poway, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
5% lower than the national average
Awards
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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
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 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
Palomar Medical Center Poway
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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
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Barba
Dr. London briefly explained my condition, then let me know the next course of action. He did bypass my explanation though. Strangely, my left eye remained dilated beyond 10pm; the right went back to normal by 6pm.
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. London
Dr Owsley explained my progress and answered my questions at our post-opt appointment. I felt very comfortable about my surgery and would definately recommend Dr Owsley to other friends and family.
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Owsley
Doctor Laverson took the best care of me, he is a fantastic surgeon. I am very happy with my results.
Rita H. May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Laverson
She is very thorough, takes her time with her patients and really listens to you like no other doctor does. Lets you be a part of your own health journey. Asks insightful questions and really wants to help you have the best quality of life. She and her staff are really really good at navigating the...
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Sorensen
Location
Palomar Medical Center Poway
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palomar Medical Center Poway located?
Palomar Medical Center Poway is located at 15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Palomar Medical Center Poway won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Palomar Medical Center Poway has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Palomar Medical Center Poway highly rated with patients?
59% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Palomar Medical Center Poway score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Palomar Medical Center Poway?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Palomar Medical Center Poway profile..
How does Palomar Medical Center Poway rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr Barba was very straight foreword in his conversation with me about the outcone of the surgery and what was to be expected later