Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (2024)

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (1)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (2)

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is a medical facility located in Philadelphia, PA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™, and more.

70

%

Patient Experience Rating

6% 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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Hospital Quality Awards

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (3)

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (4)

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (5)

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (6)

Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (7)

Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (8)

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (9)

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (10)

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

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

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

2 ratings were better than expected

  • In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
  • Respiratory failure following surgery

10 ratings were as expected

  • Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Death following a serious complication after surgery
  • Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
  • Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
  • Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
  • Bloodstream infection following surgery
  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site

Learn more about patient safety ratings

Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (11)

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™

2023

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (12)

Critical Care Excellence Award™

2024

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

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (13)

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™

2024, 2023, 2022

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (14)

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

2024, 2023, 2022

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (15)

Neurosciences Excellence Award™

2024, 2023, 2022

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (16)

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

2024

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA (17)

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™

2024, 2023, 2022

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

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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69

%

Patients who gave a rating of9or10

4% higher than the national average

70

%

Would definitely recommend

6% higher than the national average

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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

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

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

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

National Average

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

Dr. Babak Abai, MDVascular Surgery226 Ratings
Dr. Joseph Abboud, MDOrthopedic Surgery397 Ratings
Dr. Kareem Abed, MDInternal Medicine0 Ratings
Dr. Hadi Abou-Rass, DONeurology0 Ratings
Elizabeth Abraham, CRNPFamily Medicine0 Ratings
Dr. Sheeja Abraham, MDPediatric Gastroenterology4 Ratings

Provider Reviews

I have been a patient since October 2023 with Doctor Tosti. He actually came in on a Saturday morning at Lankenau to operate on me. I would highly recommend him as he is a wonderful surgeon with a great bedside manner. Today was my last follow up appointment with him. I would definitely recommend...

Maggie Dolski Jul 19 2024

Review for Dr. Tosti

The orthopedic x ray tech was very knowledgeable. The fellow working with Dr. M. Rekant examined my wrist for movement and pain concerns. Checking all ranges of movement.Dr. M. Rekant was pleased with the healing progress of my injury. I am very pleased as well.

Marvella G. Jul 19 2024

Review for Dr. Rekant

Dr. Smith was not rushed nor did he have the attitude that orthopedists in Delaware seem to have. He heard what I had to say, explained why I was getting varying information from the doctors I had already consulted, explained what to expect in the future and answered all of my questions. When I’m...

Weinotknit Jul 19 2024

Review for Dr. Smith

He is professional, thorough, friendly, great listener, and so knowledgeable.

Ellen Berman Jul 18 2024

Review for Dr. Kaiser

Everyone there was super helpful and friendly. I was very appreciative of the woman who dealt with insurance. I have an international insurance company and she figured out how to do direct billing. Everyone gave outstanding service! Highly recommend.

Jul 18 2024

Review for Dr. Xu

Location

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

111 S 11th St, Philadelphia PA 19107

CallDirections

(215) 720-1890

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thomas Jefferson University Hospital located?

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is located at 111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Thomas Jefferson University Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, and 5 more in the past two years.

Is Thomas Jefferson University Hospital highly rated with patients?

69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Thomas Jefferson University Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Thomas Jefferson University Hospital profile..

How does Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 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.

Contact Us

111 S 11th St

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Directions

(215) 720-1890

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FAQs

What is Thomas Jefferson hospital ranked in Philadelphia? ›

Awards and recognition. 2022-2023: U.S. News & World Report ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospital as the 3rd-best hospital in Pennsylvania and the 2nd-best hospital in Philadelphia. 2017–2018: U.S. News & World Report ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospital as the 16th-best hospital in the country.

What does Jefferson hospital Philadelphia specialize in? ›

Established in 1825, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is located in Center City Philadelphia, and currently has 908 licensed acute care beds. The university hospital is nationally ranked for a number of specialties, including orthopaedics, ENT, ophthalmology, cancer, and GI, among others.

What is Jefferson University hospital known for? ›

Overview. Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, PA is nationally ranked in 7 adult specialties and rated high performing in 4 adult specialties and 18 procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility. It is a teaching hospital.

What rank is Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Medical School? ›

Thomas Jefferson University (Kimmel) 2024 Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University (Kimmel) is in Tier 2 in Best Medical Schools: Research and in Tier 3 in Best Medical Schools: Primary Care. Schools were assessed on their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

What is the number one hospital in Philadelphia? ›

U.S. News' ranking of the top dozen hospitals and health systems in the Philadelphia region are: HUP-Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Pennsylvania Hospital.

What level of trauma is Thomas Jefferson University Hospital? ›

Comprehensive Traumatic Injury Program

We are an accredited Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center and a referral center for multiple suburban communities and trauma centers in the region.

Who did Jefferson hospital merge with? ›

Today, Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) have signed a definitive agreement to combine, creating a leading integrated care delivery system, including a national research university and an expanded not-for-profit health plan.

How much is Thomas Jefferson tuition? ›

What is the acceptance rate for Thomas Jefferson University? ›

Thomas Jefferson University has an acceptance rate of 87%. Half the applicants admitted to Thomas Jefferson University who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1120 and 1330 or an ACT score of 26 and 31.

What major is Thomas Jefferson University known for? ›

The most popular majors at Thomas Jefferson University include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Family Practice Nurse/Nursing; Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General; Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other; Architectural Technology/Technician; Fashion Merchandising ...

Why choose Thomas Jefferson University? ›

Thomas Jefferson University is a national leader in professional education, preparing students for the future of work, while also engaging in groundbreaking research and creative discovery.

What is the world ranking of Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia? ›

Rankings. Jefferson University is ranked #474 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.

Is Thomas Jefferson University Hospital reputable? ›

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals ranked 2nd in Pennsylvania (up from #3 in 2023) and remains 2nd in the Philadelphia metro area. Jefferson Abington Hospital ranked 7th in the Philadelphia region (up from #8 in 2023) and 13th in Pennsylvania (up from #17 in 2023).

Is Thomas Jefferson University a prestigious school? ›

Thomas Jefferson University is one of the top universities in Philadelphia, United States. It is ranked #351-400 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024.

What is the number 1 best medical school in the US? ›

Harvard Medical School is the highest ranked in the US. Established in 1782, Harvard has spent 2½ centuries building a reputation of excellence.

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