Mercy Hospital South
Mercy Hospital South is a medical facility located in Saint Louis, MO. This hospital has been recognized for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
9% lower 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
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Valve Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2025, 2024
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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).
Learn more about patient experienceMercy Hospital South
National Average
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Mercy Hospital South
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Desaix
Dr. Starke is one of the most thoughtful and attentive physicians I’ve ever met. He listens carefully, explains everything clearly, and makes each appointment feel personal and unrushed. Both my son and I are his patients, and he recently agreed to take on my daughter as well—emphasizing his...
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Starke
Everything is fantastic…better than I expected, but then again I came half way across the country and lived through a tornado for the best there is. Dr. V fixed everything and more. He’s a wonderful approachable human who just happens to be the most skilled Urogyn surgeon in the world!I’m a happy...
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Veronikis
Dr Beck always listens to what I have to say. She never makes me feel rushed. She takes action to help with any of my concerns.
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Beck
This is to inform you that I saw this doctor February 2025 at Mercy in St. Louis Missouri per my conversation with her she refused to a Pap smear because I’m an old person and she didn’t think that my insurance would pay for it. She checked me for an infection therefore, I want to see my regular...
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Veit
Location
Mercy Hospital South
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mercy Hospital South located?
Mercy Hospital South is located at 10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Mercy Hospital South won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Mercy Hospital South has been awarded with Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Mercy Hospital South highly rated with patients?
55% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Mercy Hospital South score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Mercy Hospital South?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Mercy Hospital South profile..
How does Mercy Hospital South rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Anna DeSaix truly embodies the qualities one hopes for in a physician. Her warm and friendly demeanor immediately puts patients at ease, fostering a comfortable and trusting environment. Dr. DeSaix is quick to assess situations, ensuring that patients receive timely and effective care. What...