Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Providence St. Jude Medical Center is a medical facility located in Fullerton, CA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
11% 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 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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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
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
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, 2024
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).
Learn more about patient experienceProvidence St. Jude Medical Center
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 nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses 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 doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Providence St. Jude 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. Lee
Clear and accurate diagnosis and treatment. Excellent followup after surgery. Good advice to improve healing. A very positive experience!
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Green
During my already short appointments, most of the time is spent discussing Dr. Starr's international travels to Spain, off-topic opinions, and personal life. When I ask serious questions regarding tests and my conditions he shrugs them off and does not provide adequate answers or responses–unlike my...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Starr
Does anybody know where his new office is after he left Cedar sinai. Excellent Doctor
Pam Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Yoshida
What a mess The dr. prescribes opiate blocking medications the same day he sends you to emg spine surgeon leaving you to recover from multi level cervical fusion with post op pain meds being blocked by the medication he gave prior. Offered no solution, sympathy or sorries for his lack of judgement....
No name needed Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Kwok
Location
Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Providence St. Jude Medical Center located?
Providence St. Jude Medical Center is located at 101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, Fullerton, CA 92835. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Providence St. Jude Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Providence St. Jude Medical Center has been awarded with America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, and 9 more in the past two years.
Is Providence St. Jude Medical Center highly rated with patients?
76% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Providence St. Jude 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 Providence St. Jude Medical Center?
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How does Providence St. Jude 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.