About Harris Health
Hospital overview and services
Harris Health is a government-operated acute care hospital in Houston, TX, serving Harris County and the surrounding Houston 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, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Houston can seek immediate care at Harris Health's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Harris Health has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Houston area.
When choosing a hospital in Houston, TX, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Harris Health'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
Harris Health 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 Houston, TX.
Mortality
Harris Health performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Harris Health performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Harris Health performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Harris Health
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Nusrat Ahmed, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Fabrizio Canepa Escaro, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Anand Patel, MD
Neurology
Dr. Hashim Zaidi, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Jordan Sparkman, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Louis Fornage, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. David Baltrusaitis, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Emma Napoli, MD
Infectious Disease
Dr. Kyle Suen
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Miysha Girardeau, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Holland Kaplan, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Davide Cattano, MD
Anesthesiology
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Dr. Vladimir Melnikov, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Desencia Thomas, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Gabriel Aisenberg, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Diana Atwal, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Elizabeth Chiao, MD
Medical Oncology
Dr. Jaime Rueda, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Carla Bejjani, MD
Psychiatry
Dr. Miguel Fabrega, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Harris Health
What is the CMS rating for Harris Health?
Harris Health has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Harris Health have emergency services?
Yes, Harris Health provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Harris Health?
Harris Health is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - hospital district or authority ownership.
How many doctors practice at Harris Health?
20 physicians are affiliated with Harris Health. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·