About Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, serving E. Baton Rouge County and the surrounding Baton Rouge community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Baton Rouge can seek immediate care at Baton Rouge General Medical Center's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Baton Rouge General Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Baton Rouge area.
When choosing a hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Baton Rouge General Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Baton Rouge General Medical Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Baton Rouge, LA.
Mortality
Baton Rouge General Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Baton Rouge General Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Baton Rouge General Medical Center performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Baton Rouge General Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Sara Martin, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Sarah Wylie
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Pamela Stanley, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Katherine Lewing, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Robert Taylor, MD
Urology
Dr. Nicholas Baldwin, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Jeannemarie Hinkle, MD
Endocrinology
Dr. Christopher Mccanless, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Robert Hinkle, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Joseph Valdez, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Vishakha Pardeshi, MD
Pathology
Dr. Daniel Lavie, MD
Hematology/oncology
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Dr. Dane Mackey, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Shalimar Small, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Jason Schrock, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Taylor Murphy, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Sydnee Mccall, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Jason Hebert, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Carol Patin, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Michael Robichaux, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Baton Rouge General Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Baton Rouge General Medical Center?
Baton Rouge General Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Baton Rouge General Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Baton Rouge General Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Baton Rouge General Medical Center?
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Baton Rouge General Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·