North Carolina Specialty Hospital
North Carolina Specialty Hospital is a medical facility located in Durham, NC. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
16% 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™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip 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
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2025
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
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
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
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
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Desaix
I was able to be seen and have my issue resolved in the same visit! Dr. Aldridge is awesome!! Staff was great from scheduling to office, checkin, etc.
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Aldridge III
My Doctor was very good in his Job.He treated me with love , care, and respect.The Staff was very nice and caring at the Surgery department.I’m thankful for everything.
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Scarritt Jr
Location
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Carolina Specialty Hospital located?
North Carolina Specialty Hospital is located at 3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has North Carolina Specialty Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, North Carolina Specialty Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is North Carolina Specialty Hospital highly rated with patients?
87% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does North Carolina Specialty Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at North Carolina Specialty Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades North Carolina Specialty Hospital profile..
How does North Carolina Specialty Hospital 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.
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...