Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is a medical facility located in Winston Salem, NC. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
8% 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Heart Attack
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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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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2024, 2023
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
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 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
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
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. Hemal
Dr Mercier reminds me of what doctors used to be when I was growing up . He truly knows and sees you! He takes time to listen and explains everything. His diagnoses are sharp and his counsel excellent. He is kind and pleasant to interact with. The staff is efficient and all the nurses go above and...
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Mercier
Dr. O, Guess sometimes I can be abrasive. Not trying to be a know it all. Just trying to understand it all. Thank you for being patient with me.
Donald McClure Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Orlowski
Pam is very rude & unprofessional. She answered the phone saying 'can I help you' in a tone that seemed frustrated because she had to answer the phone. Her tone was also nasty as she informed me that my issue was not her responsibility. When I politely asked for the information of her office manager...
Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Cichon
Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center located?
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is located at 1 Medical Ctr Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center highly rated with patients?
73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center profile..
How does Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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My wife suffered from internal bleeding after her surgery and Dr. Hemal had went out of town ( I guess as soon as her surgery was done) and apparently the High Point Hospital wasn’t equipped to handle her issues that they had to transport her to Winston were they were able to stop the bleeding....