Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck is a medical facility located in Bismarck, ND. This hospital has been recognized for Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
4% higher than the national average
Awards
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Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 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
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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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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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2025, 2024
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors 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
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
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
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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. Rauta
I have many optical challenges going on. Kyle is always helping to make my sight better and my eyes to stay healthy.
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Otteson
Dr Raducu is very knowledgeable and very personable. I highly recommend her.
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Raducu
Seemed to be complete with information but not informative about costs.
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Fortney
This was my first visit with Dr Poddar. I found him very much interested in my health, past, present and future. He immediately got to work doing tests others have failed to do in the past. I was impressed with that. I think he will be an important asset to my medical team.
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Poddar
Location
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanford Medical Center Bismarck located?
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck is located at 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Sanford Medical Center Bismarck won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Sanford Medical Center Bismarck has been awarded with Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Sanford Medical Center Bismarck highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Sanford Medical Center Bismarck score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Sanford Medical Center Bismarck?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Sanford Medical Center Bismarck profile..
How does Sanford Medical Center Bismarck rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
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