Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
7% higher than the national average
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center is a medical facility located in San Diego, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and more.
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™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
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
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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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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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2023, 2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
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).
Learn more about patient experienceKaiser Permanente Zion 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
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
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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
Gary S. Oct 28 2023
Review for Dr. Hurvitz
He was one of the only radiologists to really take the time to listen to my symptoms and carefully explained to me the situation and the available treatments. After our 45 minute appointment I left feeling immense respect for this doctors KNOWLEDGE - he was able to recall relevant research studies...
Oct 27 2023
Review for Dr. Balgude
I was so scared when she first spoke because she seemed so cold. She asked me questions with an attitude but I was still so nice because I thought maybe she was having a bad day. I told her I chose her (then she cuts me off and says Oh I’m not your doctor with an attitude) and I continued and said I...
Oct 25 2023
Review for Dr. McMillin
Dr. Javidan did both of my hip replacements. He went over all of my options. He cared and listened to all of my concerns. He responds to my emails. I recommend him very highly. My surgeries were both very successful. Am now looking at knee replacements. Excellent surgeon!
Oct 25 2023
Review for Dr. Javidan
Dr. Hurvitz is a personable doctor who I recommend to anyone. I had torn labrum in both hips over the years being an active duty Marine, and he performed the surgeries to correct both. I had a growth on both femurs as well, that he had to correct, too. My first one was completed March 2022, and the...
Carmen D. Oct 23 2023
Review for Dr. Hurvitz
Location
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center located?
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center is located at 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Is Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center highly rated with patients?
78% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Kaiser Permanente Zion 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 Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center profile..
How does Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center 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.
Dr. Hurvitz was not only professional, but compassionate toward my concerns. He performed surgery on both of my hips, and I could not have asked for better results! He set me at ease during my pre-op appointments, and thoroughly explained what he found and did during my procedures. I am able to...