

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
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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 Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
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
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
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 28 2025
Review for Dr. Kim
I was recently referred to Dr. Sawkar for a prostate issue. My experience has been pleasant, the staff has been friendly and my appointments were on time. Dr. Sawkar has clearly explained my prostate issues and has presented me with a plan to relieve my problems.
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Sawkar
I went to see Dr. Raj after a friend recommended her. She asked me questions and really listened to my answers. Turns out I had, dysbiosis, really high cholesterol (which I knew about, but did not want to treat with statins ), and Hashimoto's. She recommended a protocol of supplementation...
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Nambudripad
Dr. Fibel was very professional, knowledgeable, and pleasant. He clearly explained all of my issues and options. I will recommend him to others.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Fibel
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?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Providence St. Jude Medical Center profile..
How does Providence St. Jude 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.
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