West Kendall Baptist Hospital
West Kendall Baptist Hospital is a medical facility located in Miami, FL. This hospital has been recognized for Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
12% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
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Pacemaker Procedures
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Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Hysterectomy
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Gynecologic Procedures
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Vaginal Delivery
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C-Section Delivery
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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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™
2025, 2024, 2023
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
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
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
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
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
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Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. De Armas Palomera
Dr. Motola was everything I could’ve asked for in a surgeon. His knowledge, expertise and bedside manner are top notch; I felt very safe under his care. He performed the procedure to perfection. Very thankful for Dr. Motola!
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Motola
Dr. Nahas is calm empathetic and considerate. He takes his time in evaluating his patients. And demonstrate empathy.
Audrey Richards Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Nahas
Location
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Kendall Baptist Hospital located?
West Kendall Baptist Hospital is located at 9555 SW 162nd Ave, Miami, FL 33196. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has West Kendall Baptist Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, West Kendall Baptist Hospital has been awarded with Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is West Kendall Baptist Hospital highly rated with patients?
77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does West Kendall Baptist Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at West Kendall Baptist Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades West Kendall Baptist Hospital profile..
How does West Kendall Baptist Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr De Armas has been my doctor for about 20 years and he treats some of my family members, he takes his time either each patient (very rare nowadays, he is very knowledgeable and professional.