About Cherokee Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Cherokee Medical Center is a government-operated acute care hospital in Gaffney, SC, serving Cherokee County and the surrounding Gaffney community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Gaffney can seek immediate care at Cherokee Medical Center's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 2-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Cherokee Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Gaffney area.
When choosing a hospital in Gaffney, SC, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Cherokee Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Cherokee Medical Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Gaffney, SC may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Cherokee Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Cherokee Medical Center performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Cherokee 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 Cherokee Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Vikas Dembla
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Andrew Ekatan, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Stetson Bickley, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Margaret Ridgeway Pollard, DO
Anesthesiology
Dr. Gregory Hertwig, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. James Spearman, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Erica Hudson, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Ketan Jhunjhunwala, MD
Neurology
Dr. Christopher Vega, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Eric Cole, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Nalin Srivastava, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Dr. David Pelino, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Dr. Haywood France, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Julie Justice
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Michael Mikulasovich, DO
Pathology
Dr. Carey Nichols, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Emily Staggs, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Joia Adams, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Baolam Ho, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Amber Bullard
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Cherokee Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Cherokee Medical Center?
Cherokee Medical Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Cherokee Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Cherokee Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Cherokee Medical Center?
Cherokee Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - hospital district or authority ownership.
How many doctors practice at Cherokee Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Cherokee Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·