Ochsner Medical Center is a medical facility located in New Orleans, LA. This hospital has been recognized for Stroke Care Excellence Award™, Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™, and more.
73
%
Patient Experience Rating
9% 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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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Safety Ratings
How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications
An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure
2 ratings were worse than expected
- Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
- Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
4 ratings were better than expected
- Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
- Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
- Respiratory failure following surgery
- Bloodstream infection following surgery
7 ratings were as expected
- Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
- Death following a serious complication after surgery
- Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
- In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
- Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
- Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
- Breakdown of abdominal incision site
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Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Cardiac
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2022
Critical Care
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Gastrointestinal
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
As Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Neurosciences
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2024
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™
2023, 2022
Orthopedic
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
As Expected
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Better than Expected
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
As Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2022
Outpatient Joint Replacement
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
As Expected
Prostate Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
As Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2023, 2022
Pulmonary
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Spine Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
As Expected
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
As Expected
Vascular
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
As Expected
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Better than Expected
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Better than Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™
2022
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).
Learn more about patient experience70
%
Patients who gave a rating of9or10
5% higher than the national average
73
%
Would definitely recommend
9% higher than the national average
Ochsner Medical Center
National Average
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
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
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
Ochsner Medical Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Mr. Millet did both my right and left knee replacement years ago. I waited too long before having these procedures done, so I came in today with pain in my hip. Lucky for me, I don’t need more surgery. It’s just arthritis. So happy he could give me that news. I really trust Dr. Millet and am...
Jun 27 2024
Review for Dr. Millet
Dr. Choate and staff were excellent! Surgery went well and easy recovery! Very friendly and helpful doctor and staff. Responded quickly to any questions. I highly recommend this team!
Eric Leingang Jun 27 2024
Review for Dr. Choate
Friendly staff
Luxmi Bhakta Jun 27 2024
Review for Dr. Wilson
I am 100% Satisfied with the health care that I received from Dr. Choate and his staff. Very professional and knowledgeable!
Sal Cousin Jun 26 2024
Review for Dr. Choate
He is a thorough and pleasant doctor. He takes time and genuinely cares about the wellbeing of his patients
Jun 26 2024
Review for Dr. Debellevue
Location
Ochsner Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ochsner Medical Center located?
Ochsner Medical Center is located at 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ochsner Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ochsner Medical Center has been awarded with Stroke Care Excellence Award™, Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, and 5 more in the past two years.
Is Ochsner Medical Center highly rated with patients?
70% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ochsner Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Ochsner Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ochsner Medical Center profile..
How does Ochsner Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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