Palmetto General Hospital
Palmetto General Hospital is a medical facility located in Hialeah, FL. This hospital has been recognized for Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
20% 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
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Valve Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2023
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
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 experiencePalmetto General Hospital
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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
Palmetto General 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
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Vega-Cordova
Excellent explanation of the procedure. Calm reassurance and clean environment. I am thankful for his efficiency and experience. His anesthesia team were very reassuring and provided excellent care. Special mention to his nurse Franklin, who was caring and awesome.
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Kertznus
El major médico de Miami, un agel para sus pacientes Dios lo guarde todos los dias de su vida.
Apr 28 2025
Review for Dr. Legaspi Sauter
Location
Palmetto General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palmetto General Hospital located?
Palmetto General Hospital is located at 2001 W 68th St, Hialeah, FL 33016. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Palmetto General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Palmetto General Hospital has been awarded with Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, and Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Palmetto General Hospital highly rated with patients?
45% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Palmetto General Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Palmetto General Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Palmetto General Hospital profile..
How does Palmetto General 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 Vega es un gran Otorrino y tiene una manera muy relajada para tratarlo a uno. Usa su lenguage entendible sobre los aspectos q se relacionan con la patología del caso. Conmigo siempre ha sabido tomar la mejor opcion y tratamiento. Muy agradecida por tener tan excelente Dr especializado en la...