Saint Vincent's East
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Patient Experience Rating
3% higher than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
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Pacemaker Procedures
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Valve Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Total Knee Replacement
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Hip Replacement
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
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Prostate Removal Surgery
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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Carotid Procedures
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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
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
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
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Saint Vincent's East
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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
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Poston
No waiting. Checked in online earlier. Very nice and professional staff and doctor. Answers all questions
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Poston
Dr Turner listens to a patients concerns regarding their own body! He ordered alot of tests and found that a previous surgery, I had done elsewhere in another state- had failed. He fixed my issue and I feel great now. Very nice to have a doctor to actually listen to you and investigates the...
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Turner
Dr Richardson doesn’t just see you for your scheduled appointment purpose; if I have other questions and concerns she’ll address them completely. She makes the visit feel like a relationship with someone that truly cares for you.
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Richardson
Great folks, prompt and professional as well as personable. Took time to fully explain the findings and options
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Poston
Location
Saint Vincent's East
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saint Vincent's East located?
Saint Vincent's East is located at 50 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL 35235. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Saint Vincent's East won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Saint Vincent's East has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Saint Vincent's East highly rated with patients?
68% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Saint Vincent's East score well in safety ratings?
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How do I get in at Saint Vincent's East?
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How does Saint Vincent's East rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Poston & his staff are wonderful. They have always been responsive to any calls and requests. Compassionate, caring and friendly staff. 10 out of 10 would recommend.