Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is a medical facility located in San Jose, CA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
1% 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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
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 Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
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
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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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 experienceSanta Clara Valley Medical Center
National Average
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 about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Santa Clara Valley 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 30 2025
Review for Dr. Aggarwal
They brought me in to get ready for the procedure right away. Everything was explained regarding the steps and they made me very comfortable throughout the procedure.
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Shah
For my colonoscopy procedure, all staff from nurse to anesthesiologist to Dr Shah are friendly and thorough. They explain everything and made the procedure quick and pleasant.
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Shah
The entire experience from the clear instructions on the prep to the actual procedure was quick and smooth. Everyone was very thoughtful throughout and would strongly recommend this team!
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Shah
The office staff were friendly and helpful. The team for my procedure were great! Kelly, Dr. Mathur and Dr. Shah. I was very nervous, but everyone was patient and explained things to me and I was able to relax. The procedure itself was much easier than I thought it would be. I will definitely...
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Shah
Location
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Santa Clara Valley Medical Center located?
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is located at 751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Santa Clara Valley Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, and Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Santa Clara Valley Medical Center highly rated with patients?
64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Santa Clara Valley 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 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Santa Clara Valley Medical Center profile..
How does Santa Clara Valley 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.
My sister in law was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer October 2024. She sought care and was introduced to Dr. Aggarwal. She began chemotherapy Nov. 2024. She began feeling weak and tired as time passed on. On January 1st, 2025, she woke up with rashes and messaged the provider. We knew it was...