University of Kentucky Hospital
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Patient Experience Rating
10% higher than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
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Defibrillator Procedures
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Valve Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
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
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
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Carotid Procedures
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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
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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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
GeGe May 02 2025
Review for Dr. O'Donnell
Dr. Ebong dismissed my concerns, tried to gaslight me into thinking my issues were in my head, argued with me when I tried to discuss symptoms I’ve dealt with for a few years now saying she didn’t “see” them herself. She was rude and unkind to someone struggling with a long term illness and if I...
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Ebong
I have been fighting with dry mouth eye issues, was ANA positive and all the signs for Sjogrens. She did my lip biopsy helped me with clearing out my closed glands with a sialendoscopy, and has been so caring as I did test positive for Sjogrens. Got me a referral to another Dr for Dental sores and...
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Kejner
DO NOT take your child to see this man. We came to him for advice on mild IBD case, and he rushed the appointment process and was very rude. (I’ve never even had so much as stomach pain with this, only stool issue) He ended up pressuring for a colonoscopy, which showed evidence of EXTREMELY MILD...
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Gibbons
Had a surgical procedure (first ever) that you have to be awake for. I was very scared. Dr Al-Kawaz talked me through the entire procedure from bedside to checking on me after I was back in my room. She really put me at ease. She is an expert at what she does. Am thankful she was my Dr. for the...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Al-Kawaz
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Kentucky Hospital located?
University of Kentucky Hospital is located at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has University of Kentucky Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, University of Kentucky Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is University of Kentucky Hospital highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does University of Kentucky Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
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How does University of Kentucky Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. O'Donnell did my knee replacement and treated me with more respect than I ever expected. He answered my questions and took as much time with me as I needed.