Sharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital is a medical facility located in San Diego, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
12% 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
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
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
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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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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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
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
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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).
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National Average
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
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Sharp Memorial Hospital
National Average
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
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Salem
The office is very organized… Appointments are timely… All of Dr.Avalone‘s staff is well trained and precise
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Avallone
Long wait times, shuffled from exam room to exam room, had 3 total visits (based on hospital ER referral to him for fractured finger), 1 visit had over 2 hour wait, other visits long 30 plus minute wait times in exam room (often felt like they forgot about me), his exams were superficial at best and...
Apr 27 2025
Review for Dr. Chao
Dir. Raiszadeh did a cervical surgery on April 2025. He is veryknowledgeable and caring. He takes the time to listen and explain everything. His care is exceptional.His office staff is very professional and friendly. Thank you very much for everthing. I'm looking forward to a full recovery.
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Raiszadeh
Location
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sharp Memorial Hospital located?
Sharp Memorial Hospital is located at 7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Sharp Memorial Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Sharp Memorial Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Sharp Memorial Hospital highly rated with patients?
77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Sharp Memorial Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Sharp Memorial Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Sharp Memorial Hospital profile..
How does Sharp Memorial Hospital 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.
I have been with Dr. Salem for almost two years now. She also conducted a major surgery on me. She is extremely professional, pragmatic, 100% reliable and an expert who comes highly recommended by other physicians. I was very lucky having been referred to her.