University of Kentucky Hospital
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Patient Experience Rating
10% higher than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Valve Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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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
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
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
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
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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 23 2025
Review for Dr. Grantham
I had a functional rhinoplasty done by Dr. Patel & am very pleased with the results. Not only am I able to finally breath through my nose, but my quality of life has greatly improved, partly due to sleeping better! There are some cosmetic improvements as well. At 6 months, It's easy to forget what...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Patel
She is quick to persuade patients but has no follow through. Patient pregnant with HLHS baby. Quick to reassure but did not do a very good job once the infant arrived. I understand that until the baby is born that everything has to be taken with a grain of salt, however, persuaded us to stay with...
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Hamdy
The staff kept me in the loop at what was needed to be done as well as very friendly
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Weinstein
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Kentucky Hospital located?
University of Kentucky Hospital is located at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has University of Kentucky Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, University of Kentucky Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is University of Kentucky Hospital highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does University of Kentucky Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
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How does University of Kentucky Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr Grantham performed rotator cuff and bicep repair surgery on my left shoulder and arm. He was kind and informative before and after. It has been 6 weeks since surgery and almost no pain during recovery. The care he and the Lexington clinic staff have provided is A-Plus!