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Atrium Health University City

Explore care at Atrium Health University City in Charlotte, NC, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

58%

Patient Experience Rating

7% lower than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery

9 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

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

Gastrointestinal Bleed

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

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As 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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58%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

8% lower than the national average

58%

Would definitely recommend

7% lower than the national average

Atrium Health University City

National Average

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%72%75%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%73%76%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%54%57%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%81%84%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%52%58%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%44%47%

Atrium Health University City

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%58%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%60%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr Otis takes time to listen, is very thorough and explains treatment options clearly. Very knowledgeable. I cannot say enough good things about bout him and his administrative assistant.

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Otis

Dr. H is consistent with not only treating pain but other medical conditions which may be associated with the root cause of the pain. He is a jewel.

Apr 16 2025

Review for Dr. Heil

He actually cares about helping you getAnd feel better

Apr 16 2025

Review for Dr. Hoppenfeld

I have been under Dr. Otis's care for the past 7 years and I cannot not say enough wonderful things about him. I feel he listens very carefully to what I have to say and I do not feel rushed. I'm at the age now that a competent physician is like a Rock Star to me and Dr. Otis is definitely a Rock...

Apr 11 2025

Review for Dr. Otis

Went into the ER first doctor I saw advice he thought I had a viral heart condition as my heart rate was low in his opinion. I was pretty nervous but tests were run. When the results were done another doctor came in Dr Bryant to advise me that all the test results were fine. My wife advised Dr...

Apr 08 2025

Review for Dr. Bryant

Location

Atrium Health University City

8800 N Tryon St, Charlotte NC 28262

CallDirections

(704) 863-6000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Atrium Health University City located?

Atrium Health University City is located at 8800 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Atrium Health University City won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Atrium Health University City has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Atrium Health University City highly rated with patients?

58% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Atrium Health University City score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Atrium Health University City?

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How does Atrium Health University City rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

8800 N Tryon St

Charlotte, NC 28262

Directions

(704) 863-6000