Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery is a medical facility located in Nashville, TN. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
12% 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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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
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
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery
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
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Karpos
He is kind, friendly, personable and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
Apr 27 2025
Review for Dr. Langan
I finally found a surgeon that has pinpointed my back pain & will correct through surgery. He’s answered all of my questions with concern & empathy. Choose him if you are in chronic pain & can’t get answers
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Mackey
Dr Hubbard was attentive, kind and professional during the office visits. His surgery went very well and recovery went as expected. I would recommend him highly.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Hubbard
Dr. Mackey is both, professional and personable. He takes time to explain and also 'show' you what he is talking about, making sure that you know what is going on. If he professionally thinks you need or don't need surgery, he tells you, and he tells you why. He also answers all and any questions...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Mackey
Location
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery located?
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery is located at 2011 Murphy Ave, Nashville, TN 37203. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery highly rated with patients?
85% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery profile..
How does Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery 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.
The one year anniversary visit of my total hip replacement marked a milestone for my health. Dr. Karpos is an excellent surgeon, personable, knowledgeable and I would recommend him to anyone with pain and mobility issues. His medical background well qualifies him for joint replacement surgery. I...