Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center is a medical facility located in Athens, GA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence 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.
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America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
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
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
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
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
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
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).
Learn more about patient experiencePiedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
National Average
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
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
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 01 2025
Review for Dr. Shuler
I’m writing this through heartbreak and anger. I cannot overstate the deep concern I have regarding this "surgeon’s" approach to patient care. A loved one of mine is no longer alive, and I fully believe it could have been prevented. What I witnessed from this "surgeon" was not just arrogance—it was...
rest in peace Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Ibikunle
He's good. Very good. Has a personality that puts you at ease. Told me everything that would happen before, during and after surgery. Answered all my questions in a way that I could understand. He even prayed with and for me before my surgeries on my knees. Thank you Lord for sending me to him.
Apr 27 2025
Review for Dr. Florence
I did not see Dr Gudger. I saw either a PA or NP. I don't know if I was told what he was. He was very nice. He did introduce himself but not what he was. I did not see a name tag that said what position he held
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Gudger Jr
Dr. Siewe was thorough, compassionate, and took great time to explain results. He was great!
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Siewe
Location
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center located?
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center is located at 1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™, and 5 more in the past two years.
Is Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center highly rated with patients?
73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Piedmont Athens Regional 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 Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center profile..
How does Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Excellent care, explained the process carefully and completely. He allayed my concerns about my condition and treatment.