Keck Hospital of USC

81%

Patients that would definitely recommend

11% higher than the national average

Keck Hospital of USC is a medical facility located in Los Angeles, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence 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.

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Hospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

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

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™

Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™

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

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Respiratory failure following surgery

1 rating was better than expected

11 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than 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

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™

Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™

2022

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™

2022

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

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

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

2023

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

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

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Data Source

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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79%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

10% higher than the national average

81%

Would definitely recommend

11% higher than the national average

Keck Hospital of USC

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%83%81%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%80%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%57%66%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%57%63%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%87%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%57%52%

Keck Hospital of USC

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%56%60%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%66%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Clavijo has shown his dedication to providing patients with the best care. He spent hours navigating complex cardiac issues with precision and a life-saving outcome. He sets a standard for excellence in cardiovascular care.

Nov 03 2023

Review for Dr. Clavijo

Azadeh provided a diagnosis that differed from my actual condition and disclosed it on a public platform without obtaining prior consent.

Nov 03 2023

Review for Azadeh Ghafari

A lesion was discovered on my kidney during a MRI for prostate cancer. I was referred to Dr. Aron since he had the skill and experience to remove the lesion and save the remaining kidney. His staff worked with my provider to schedule surgery considering my on going treatment for prostate cancer. The...

Robert Taylor Nov 03 2023

Review for Dr. Aron

My Robotic Radical Prostatectomy surgery was text book perfect . I was free of pain suppressors 3 days after the hospital release and 75 % continent after catheter removal

William Jahn Nov 02 2023

Review for Dr. Aron

From beginning to our current step, we are very thankful for Dr. Aron’s expertise and kind manner.

Nov 02 2023

Review for Dr. Aron

Location

Keck Hospital of USC

1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles CA 90033

CallDirections

(800) 872-2273

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Keck Hospital of USC located?

Keck Hospital of USC is located at 1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Keck Hospital of USC won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Keck Hospital of USC has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.

Is Keck Hospital of USC highly rated with patients?

79% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Keck Hospital of USC score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Keck Hospital of USC?

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How does Keck Hospital of USC rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1500 San Pablo St

Los Angeles, CA 90033

Directions

(800) 872-2273