Hendrick Medical Center
Hendrick Medical Center is a medical facility located in Abilene, TX. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ and Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
6% 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
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Valve Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
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Stroke
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Specialty Excellence Awards
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
Complication Based Ratings
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
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
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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
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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
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Clawson
Dr. Thrash explains what he is looking for in a body scan, why some things need attention, and why some do not. He listens to my concerns, then responds in terms a non-medical person can easily understand. He is friendly, considerate, and caring.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Thrash
My son plays a lot of sports and is prone to ingrown toe nails. This is our second trip to see, Dr. Clawson. She reviewed his medical file and asked how the first ingrown nail was. Very thorough performing the procedure and explaining treatment. I expect another well healed toe in a couple of...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Clawson
Dr Briggs was very pleasant through the entire EEG. She explained what she would do and what she was doing.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Briggs
Location
Hendrick Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hendrick Medical Center located?
Hendrick Medical Center is located at 1900 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Hendrick Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Hendrick Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ and Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Hendrick Medical Center highly rated with patients?
71% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Hendrick Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Hendrick Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Hendrick Medical Center profile..
How does Hendrick Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I have been going to Dr Clawsen for many years. She did my foot surgery in 2023 and it’s doing great. I highly recommend her