Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Prisma Health Richland Hospital is a medical facility located in Columbia, SC. This hospital has been recognized for Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, Stroke Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
1% 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
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
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
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
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
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 experiencePrisma Health Richland Hospital
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
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
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
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 03 2025
Review for Dr. Uretzky
The check-in representative was not friendly or cordial at all. No eye contact or smile. She should be replaced!
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Emani
Dr. P is a very good listener and communicator. He was extremely helpful in giving me options for a condition that I have and do not wish to treat with western medication. I really appreciate having a doctor that will listen to my concerns and give me options that work with my beliefs. He’s very...
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Puchalski
If there was an option for zero stars, that would have been the rating. Dr. Hunter was dismissive, rude and essentially shamed me during my visit. Her complete lack of tact, care, and basic listening skills were absolutely shocking. Avoid this terrible doctor at all costs.
Concerned Patient Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Hunter
My wifes condition got very worse after her procedure. Now the doctor (?) won't return her calls.
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Kohen
Location
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Prisma Health Richland Hospital located?
Prisma Health Richland Hospital is located at 5 Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Prisma Health Richland Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Prisma Health Richland Hospital has been awarded with Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, Stroke Care Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is Prisma Health Richland Hospital highly rated with patients?
64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Prisma Health Richland Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Prisma Health Richland Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Prisma Health Richland Hospital profile..
How does Prisma Health Richland 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.
'Had a great appointment with Dr. Uretzky! After months of dead-ends, a doctor who quickly identified my issue and provided a clear treatment plan. He took the time to explain everything and I am confident that his treatment will correct my problem. Thank you!'