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Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

Explore care at Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

64%

Patient Experience Rating

1% lower than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

1 rating was better than expected

9 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

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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60%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% lower than the national average

64%

Would definitely recommend

1% lower than the national average

Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

National Average

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%53%57%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%85%84%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%76%76%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%73%75%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%51%47%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%53%58%

Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

National Average

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%58%67%

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%65%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr Durel is absolutely the best! He listens to what you have to say, he's compassionate, he understands, he gives you the time you need. He checks your previous visits and he remembers you. And message response is very quick. His staff is also fabulous and caring . I highly recommend Dr Durel.

May 03 2025

Review for Dr. Durel

Scripts for Oxycodon and Roxicodone already written and ready. Makes up the info in your record. List blood pressure.....but has no working pressure cuffs. Too cheap to buy batteries. Makes up a weight. No working scale for years. After going to his clinic for over 20 years....he told me the...

May 03 2025

Review for Dr. Patel

I have been seeing Dr Field for 13 years. He treated me very well and has gotten my issues under control. He puts the patient’s needs above anything else. He communicates test results and other Medical things you may need to do or not to do. Great bed side manner.

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Field

I would highly recommend Dr. Oliveira , he spends time with you & answers all questions . He really cares about his patients. I bring my Mom & she loves him. Been using him for a few years now & very satisfied !

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Oliveira

Dr Ferrera was very knowledgeable of details from a recent specialist procedure I had. It was obvious he took time to do a detailed review before our appointment.

Apr 28 2025

Review for Dr. Ferrara

Location

Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge LA 70816

CallDirections

(225) 752-2470

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge located?

Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge is located at 17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge highly rated with patients?

60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge?

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How does Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

17000 Medical Center Dr

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Directions

(225) 752-2470