hospital-image
hospital-image

SGMC Health-Main

Explore care at SGMC Health-Main in Valdosta, GA, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

63%

Patient Experience Rating

2% lower than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery

1 rating was better than expected

10 ratings were as expected

Learn more about patient safety ratings

Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

Research hospital performance and talk to your doctor about what's right for you

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Data Source

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 experience
67%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

1% higher than the national average

63%

Would definitely recommend

2% lower than the national average

SGMC Health-Main

National Average

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%60%58%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%78%75%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%83%84%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%80%76%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%59%57%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%44%47%

SGMC Health-Main

National Average

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%64%67%

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%66%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Bearden was able to diagnose my condition and recommend treatment on the first visit. I have been dealing with chronic hip pain for almost a year and finally have a plan for treatment.

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Bearden

I had a great encounter, experience with Dr. Nobo and his nurse practitioner Danielle. I dad to get my first colonoscopy and endoscopy at 39 due to family history and he was able to remove multiple polyps that were pre-cancerous. I went to his Riverview location and everything looked to be brand...

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Nobo

My four year son was seen by Dr. Houk in January of 2024, and his thyroid levels indicated his prescription medicine to manage his hypothyroidism needed to be increased. We were not notified for theee months and I have emailed Dr. Houk FOUR TIMES now requesting updated labs and he told me to go back...

Heather Medlin Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Houk

The Dr. explained what I was doing incorrectly.

Apr 13 2025

Review for Dr. Phillips

Made a appointment for recurring ear infections… apon arrival I get checked in and I have two babies (3 and 1) year old and I turn there iPads down to 2 bars from silence and they take us back and I I put one baby in the chair and the other one is sitting between my legs and Dr Phillips comes in and...

Apr 12 2025

Review for Dr. Phillips

Location

SGMC Health-Main

2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta GA 31602

CallDirections

(229) 433-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SGMC Health-Main located?

SGMC Health-Main is located at 2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has SGMC Health-Main won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, SGMC Health-Main has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is SGMC Health-Main highly rated with patients?

67% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does SGMC Health-Main score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at SGMC Health-Main?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades SGMC Health-Main profile..

How does SGMC Health-Main 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.

Contact Us

2501 N Patterson St

Valdosta, GA 31602

Directions

(229) 433-1000