Northwest Medical Center
Northwest Medical Center is a medical facility located in Tucson, AZ. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ and Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
13% 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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient benign prostatic hyperplasia treatments
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Valve Surgery
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
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).
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National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses 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 doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors 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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Northwest Medical Center
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. Ballam
Dr Orava was dismissive, told me I had a strain in my leg. I later discovered I had a ruptured Achilles tendon, and developed a DVT blood clot from the injury. My recovery would have been better and faster had I been properly diagnosed.
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Orava
My 19 year old daughter had to be seen this year for fainting spells. As a father, we just want our children to be healthy. Things happen and when they do, there are no words to explain the comfort a physician can give. Dr. Deboe took the time to listen to us, he asked lots of questions, and he made...
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Deboe
My MOHS surgery experience today was painless and anxiety free. The extra mile Dr. Huether, Medical & Office Staff traveled today, from the warm welcome at the reception desk, explaining what event was next to occur, the entire surgery procedure, the after surgery wound care instructions, wrapping...
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Huether
Location
Northwest Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwest Medical Center located?
Northwest Medical Center is located at 6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northwest Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northwest Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ and Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Northwest Medical Center highly rated with patients?
52% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northwest 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 Northwest Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northwest Medical Center profile..
How does Northwest Medical Center 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 wasn't thrilled with Dr. Ballam. He basically wanted to read, as quickly as possible, from a script, and I understand another patient's reference to a robot in their review. I no longer see him. On a positive note, he was good about ordering a lot of tests.