Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center is a medical facility located in Chicago, IL. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
14% 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient benign prostatic hyperplasia treatments
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2025, 2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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
Rush University 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
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Fernandez
an expert in his field and a truly caring physician and human being... He provided me a GREAT experience as a patient
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Nicholson
He was as caring and thoughtful as always. Of all the doctors who have done surgery on my feet he is the only one I would recommend or trust.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Alianello
Friendly, explained things clearly. Answered my questions patiently. Highly recommend
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Alianello
Very nice, and knowledgeable doctor. Very excited to start what he has prescribed. The whole office staff was absolutely wonderful, as well. Highly recommended.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Orentas
Location
Rush University Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rush University Medical Center located?
Rush University Medical Center is located at 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Rush University Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Rush University Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, and 10 more in the past two years.
Is Rush University Medical Center highly rated with patients?
77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Rush University 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 Rush University Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Rush University Medical Center profile..
How does Rush University Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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