South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital
South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital is a medical facility located in San Antonio, TX. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
14% 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.
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
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
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
South Texas Spine and Surgical 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
Laura M Mar 06 2025
Review for Dr. Kuwamura
My child was diagnosed with a concussion from a basketball game. A few weeks after his pediatrician suggested he see a specialist because he continued to get headaches and found it difficult to focus. This Dr. Micic told me she doesn’t believe in concussions, “they aren’t real.” She insinuated...
Feb 24 2025
Review for Dr. Micic
I don't know who Dr. Wolinsky is, I received an invoice from him for over $18,000! I have left numerous calls to get information and have yet in over 2 weeks received the courtesy of a return call.
The UNKNOWN doctor Jan 07 2025
Review for Dr. Wolinsky
We had a visit with Dr Gonzalez in October during which he took time to discuss my concerns and options for treatment. He ordered some scans, which I had done. I did not hear back from his office about results. I left 3 messages which were finally answered. I was informed I would have to schedule an...
Jan 01 2025
Review for Dr. Gonzalez
Not only is Dr. K an amazing surgeon, but he has surrounded himself by an Amazing team who are efficient and absolutely service oriented. My F1 was bad, and in a week of getting into his office, I am now walking after surgery, with no pain and he uses new age medicine and it is a miracle! ...
Alex Dec 18 2024
Review for Dr. Kuwamura
Location
South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital located?
South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital is located at 18600 Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ in the past two years.
Is South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital highly rated with patients?
87% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital profile..
How does South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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As a former US Navy member, I was drawn to Dr. Kuwamura’s 5-star reviews and bio, especially his shared military background. After carefully considering my options, I made the decision to undergo surgery with him.After surgery, I was able to return to long-distance cycling, a passion of mine. This...