

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Mercy Hospital St. Louis is a medical facility located in Saint Louis, MO. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
8% 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 Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
Research hospital performance and talk to your doctor about what's right for you
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

Critical Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
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
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2025

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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 Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without 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).
Learn more about patient experienceMercy Hospital St. Louis
National Average
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
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
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 02 2025
Review for Dr. Tiriveedhi
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
My first visit as new primary. She spent a large amount of time going over my history which was long considering my age. Did not feel rushed I felt like she genuinely cared about my health which was refreshing and not always the case today. Explained everything and made a plan to address my issues...
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Blum Morales
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. Morris is attentive to the patient he is working with. Time is not a factor. He will answer all your questions, give you full explanations and do what is right for you. This is why he may be late for your appointment; he is doing what every doctor should be doing. Being thorough in every way...
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Morris
Location
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mercy Hospital St. Louis located?
Mercy Hospital St. Louis is located at 615 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Mercy Hospital St. Louis won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Mercy Hospital St. Louis has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, and 4 more in the past two years.
Is Mercy Hospital St. Louis highly rated with patients?
73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Mercy Hospital St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Mercy Hospital St. Louis profile..
How does Mercy Hospital St. Louis 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.
I have IBS, was referred by my primary to help manage it. Felt like she was rushing through my appointment to could get home. Every question she asked, I would get interrupted halfway through my answer with another question. How can you treat patient if you don't get any answers from them? I...