

SMHC Medical Center Sanford
SMHC Medical Center Sanford is a medical facility located in Sanford, ME. This hospital has been recognized for Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ and Critical Care Excellence Award™.
Awards
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Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Critical Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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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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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Providers
Provider Reviews
Sep 30 2024
Review for Dr. Ruben
Dr. Ruben was very specific and detailed in his questions and answers during his diagnosis of my condition. He was very clear in his answers to my many questions and made both recommended and optional suggestions. He was very helpful and I found his manner to be exactly what I need in a doctor:...
May 20 2024
Review for Dr. Ruben
Very personable, very positive, highly experienced - I was favorably impressed, to say the least.
Doug Helms Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Ruben
Dr Ruben does not explain whats happening and why he is recommending course of action. Does not listen. When I had a problem, could not get in touch with him. He did not give me instructions or cautions about a treatment which caused problems.
Peter Mar 07 2024
Review for Dr. Ruben
Excellent- I have been a patient of Dr. Ruben since my first colonoscopy sometime in the late 80s/early 90s. He was very fast, which surprised me at first. However, I soon learned you simply have to take the initiative to speak up and say "I have more questions" and you immediately have his...
jf Jul 10 2021
Review for Dr. Ruben
Location
SMHC Medical Center Sanford
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SMHC Medical Center Sanford located?
SMHC Medical Center Sanford is located at 25 June St, Sanford, ME 04073. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has SMHC Medical Center Sanford won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, SMHC Medical Center Sanford has been awarded with Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ and Critical Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Does SMHC Medical Center Sanford score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at SMHC Medical Center Sanford?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades SMHC Medical Center Sanford profile..
How does SMHC Medical Center Sanford 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.
He does not know what he is doing. Runs in tells you something and runs out. He needs to retire. That whole place should be shut down and new Doctors who know what they are doing in there. Stay away from Apple dore. Doctors and Hospitals. All for profit not patients.