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South Miami Hospital

South Miami Hospital is a medical facility located in South Miami, FL. This hospital has been recognized for Stroke Care Excellence Award™.

77%

Patient Experience Rating

12% 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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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Stroke Care Excellence Award™

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

3 ratings were worse than expected

  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
  • Respiratory failure following surgery

2 ratings were better than expected

7 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

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

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

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

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

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

Better than Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

Worse than 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

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than 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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71%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

5% higher than the national average

77%

Would definitely recommend

12% higher than the national average

South Miami Hospital

National Average

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%54%47%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%83%84%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%80%76%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%78%75%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%63%57%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%66%58%

South Miami Hospital

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%65%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%71%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I can’t express my gratitude for Dr. Salazar. She’s my family doctor, she’s hip and so knowledgeable and she went through and still going through my breast cancer journey. My daughters also go to her and they feel the same way. She’s real and so smart and so knowledgeable. If I had to relocate, I’m...

May 03 2025

Review for Dr. Salazar Valdes

Dr. Valencia is a remarkable professional, and we are proud to have her as our doctor. Her wisdom and dedication are evident at every appointment, and she takes the time to explain every detail. We feel truly blessed to have our health in her hands. The caring attitude of the staff at Valencia...

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Valencia

Dr Chu is an excellent doctor. He explains things clearly and is very kind. I came in for ringing in my left ear. After examination he also treated my sinus congestion and daily headaches which I thought I had to live with for the rest of my life. I didn’t even mention these problems to him...

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Chu

Dr. Martinez is hands down the best ENT doctor in Florida! My family and I have been going to him for over 30 years, and we truly can’t recommend him enough. He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, but also such a kind, calming presence. Whether it’s a routine visit or something more...

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Martinez

Dr. Juan Carlos Suarez at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care changed my life.After two years of pain and limited mobility, he promised, “I’m going to heal you,”—and he did. I had hip replacement surgery on March 20, and today I’m pain-free and fully recovered.His skill, compassion, and dedication are...

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Suarez

Location

South Miami Hospital

6200 SW 73rd St, South Miami FL 33143

CallDirections

(786) 592-4319

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South Miami Hospital located?

South Miami Hospital is located at 6200 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL 33143. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has South Miami Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, South Miami Hospital has been awarded with Stroke Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is South Miami Hospital highly rated with patients?

71% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does South Miami Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at South Miami Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades South Miami Hospital profile..

How does South Miami Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

6200 SW 73rd St

South Miami, FL 33143

Directions

(786) 592-4319