Baptist Medical Center

Baptist Medical Center is a district general hospital and a part of the Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas. The hospital offers San Antonio's only heart transplant program.

For other uses, see Baptist Medical Center (disambiguation).
Baptist Medical Center
Baptist Health System
Geography
Location111 Dallas St, San Antonio, Texas, United States
Organization
Care systemNon-profit
TypeShort Term Acute Care
Services
Emergency departmentLevel IV trauma center
Beds623
History
Opened1903
Links
Websitewww.baptisthealthsystem.com/location/detail/baptist-medical-center
ListsHospitals in Texas

The hospital is rated with 3 out of 5 stars according to the 5-star overall rating system developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; it is reported that 620 medical professionals are affiliated with the hospital.[1]

History

The hospital was founded in 1903 and is one of the oldest hospitals in San Antonio.[2] [3] The hospital is a provider of cardiovascular, orthopedic, and endocrine care. U.S. News & World Report ranked Baptist Medical Center as 22nd best hospital in Texas and second best in San Antonio.[4]

Baptist Medical Center has the busiest emergency room in San Antonio with over 3,600 patients per month. In 2018, the hospital spent more than $8.5 million to renovated the first floor including the emergency room.[5]

Doctors at Baptist Medical Center warned shoppers of the health hazard of holiday shopping, stating it "can lead to hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and even ulcers".[6]

References
  1. "BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER in SAN ANTONIO, TX: Reviews, Ratings, Surveys, Comparisons, Find a Doctor, etc".
  2. Garcia, Laura (2019-07-22). "New CEO to oversee upgrades at Baptist Medical Center". ExpressNews.com. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  3. Levin, Nancy (2019-01-08). "11 Largest Hospitals in the United States". Largest.org. Retrieved 16 December 2019. Baptist Medical Center
  4. "Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, TX - Rankings, Ratings & Photos". health.usnews.com. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  5. Antonio, SBG San (2018-04-18). "It's 'demo' day at the Baptist Medical Center Downtown". WOAI. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  6. Duran, Sarah (2019-11-28). "Holiday Shopping, Planning Associated with Several Health Risks". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 16 December 2019.

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