St. Francis Medical Center
St. Francis Medical Center is a medical facility located in Colorado Springs, CO. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™, and more.
Awards
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Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023
Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Providers
Provider Reviews
Oct 28 2023
Review for Dr. Snyder
Dr. Markus is very knowledgeable and caring. He took the time to listen to my concerns and explained my current blood studies and how they related to my cancer. He checked for swollen lymph nodes and included my thoughts on a care plan going forward. I trust Dr. Markus to provide the best medical...
Oct 27 2023
Review for Dr. Markus
Tests were done multiple times to confirm no problems.
Patient 123 Oct 27 2023
Review for Dr. Decarolis
He is conscientious in his care, always making sure the patient understands results and options. This caring attention makes things easier for the patient to make good choices.
C Oct 27 2023
Review for Dr. Murphy
Dr. Markus is very through and explains any test results in way that is easy to understand. He explains treatment options and how they will affect you.
Oct 27 2023
Review for Dr. Markus
Location
St. Francis Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Francis Medical Center located?
St. Francis Medical Center is located at 6001 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has St. Francis Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, St. Francis Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, and 10 more in the past two years.
Does St. Francis 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 St. Francis Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades St. Francis Medical Center profile..
How does St. Francis Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Snyder did an amazing job with my challenging total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Despite my uterus being larger than expected (510 grams), she was able to perform the surgery vaginally, which made the recovery much quicker and less painful than other methods might be. She...