Ascension Providence is a medical facility located in Waco, TX. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ and Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™.
78
%
Patient Experience Rating
14% higher than the national average
Awards
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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
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
- Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
1 rating was better than expected
- Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
11 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
- In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
- Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
- Respiratory failure following surgery
- Bloodstream infection following surgery
- Breakdown of abdominal incision site
- Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
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Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Appendectomy
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Appendectomy
In Hospital
As Expected
Cardiac
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
As 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
Worse than Expected
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Critical Care
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Gastrointestinal
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
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Gynecologic Surgeries
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
As Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2021
Labor and Delivery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Better than Expected
vagin*l Delivery
In Hospital
As Expected
Neurosciences
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Orthopedic
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
As Expected
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Joint Replacement
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery
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
Prostate Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Better than Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Pulmonary
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Spine Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Better than Expected
Vascular
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
As Expected
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
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).
Learn more about patient experience75
%
Patients who gave a rating of9or10
10% higher than the national average
78
%
Would definitely recommend
14% higher than the national average
Ascension Providence
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
Ascension Providence
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
Provider Reviews
Dr. Harper is a great Dr. I had surgery April 29, 2024 and so far I feel great. Every one I saw through the whole process was kind and caring.
Jun 04 2024
Review for Dr. Harper
Dr. McMahan was very thorough in her exam, noticing items in addition to my initial concern. She discussed her diagnosis and the treatment options. She and her assistant are very professional.
NMartin May 31 2024
Review for Dr. McMahan
I was scheduled for a follow up, after being charged $623. 00 for blood work, and they canceled the follow up and said they had called to reschedule. That did not happen and then it would be another three months before they could see me. I am in a lot of pain. They handed me the paperwork to go...
B Garrett May 31 2024
Review for Dr. Fung
Kindness and patience!
May 30 2024
Review for Dr. McMahan
Listening
Timothy Degrate May 29 2024
Review for Dr. Martindale
Location
Ascension Providence
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ascension Providence located?
Ascension Providence is located at 6901 Medical Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ascension Providence won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ascension Providence has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ and Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Ascension Providence highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ascension Providence score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Ascension Providence?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ascension Providence profile..
How does Ascension Providence rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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