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Broward Health Medical Center

Explore care at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

59%

Patient Experience Rating

6% lower than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

3 ratings were worse than expected

  • Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs 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

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

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

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than 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

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Better 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

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than 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

As 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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61%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

5% lower than the national average

59%

Would definitely recommend

6% lower than the national average

Broward Health Medical Center

National Average

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%49%58%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%69%75%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%69%76%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%41%47%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%51%57%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%78%84%

Broward Health Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%51%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%58%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Doctor Sobel is the most compassionate and competent physician I have ever encountered. I have worked in medical science, research, and sales within the medical field. I have yet to meet a doctor with more skill, knowledge, and precision. He is the gold standard by which all surgeons should be...

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Sobel

Dr. Shydohub truly takes the time to listen and provide the very best care for your best interest and needs. I’m impressed and grateful! Staff was also kind and sweet. You can tell that they like their job. It’s very refreshing! Thank you!

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Shydohub

Dr. Chavez Benzaquen has great bedside manner. She is very supportive of the patient. I highly recommend her for pregnancy and delivery.

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Chavez Benzaquen

Dr. Mitrani he is excellent

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Mitrani

Excellent care! Professional, kind and thorough. Highly recommend and thank you

Apr 21 2025

Review for Dr. Harrison

Location

Broward Health Medical Center

1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316

CallDirections

(954) 355-4400

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Broward Health Medical Center located?

Broward Health Medical Center is located at 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Broward Health Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Broward Health Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Broward Health Medical Center highly rated with patients?

59% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Broward Health 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 Broward Health Medical Center?

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How does Broward Health Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1600 S Andrews Ave

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Directions

(954) 355-4400