University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton is a medical facility located in Easton, MD. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
12% 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
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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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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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2025, 2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
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
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
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton
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 21 2025
Review for Dr. Niyongere
All the staff were knowledgeable and put you at ease before and after procedure. Excellent care and I highly recommend them.
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Fishbein
Zero stars. Completely dismissive regarding a ruptured ear drum & mastitis, did not listen to concerns about experiencing nausea-inducing high levels of pain, vertigo, inability to drive, absolutely zero ability to hear out of that ear and worries about permanent hearing loss. He verbally confirmed...
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Buchalter
Dr. Bridges is very knowledgeable. I was impressed that he reviewed my chart so thoroughly before my appointment . As someone with major anxiety, he was a great fit for me. He was patient, nice and ensured my questions were answered.
Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Bridges
Location
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton located?
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton is located at 219 S Washington St, Easton, MD 21601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton highly rated with patients?
56% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton profile..
How does University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton 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.
Having compassion is a requirement especially of a cancer doctor and Dr. Niyongere is lacking. She may know her stuff and but knowing the manner in which to deliver news when last resort treatment isn’t working is another. Her approach (or lack thereof) doesn’t work and her willingness...