About Kaweah Health Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Kaweah Health Medical Center is a government-operated acute care hospital in Visalia, CA, serving Tulare County and the surrounding Visalia 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 Visalia can seek immediate care at Kaweah Health Medical Center's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Kaweah Health Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Visalia area.
When choosing a hospital in Visalia, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Kaweah Health 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
Kaweah Health 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 Visalia, CA.
Mortality
Kaweah Health Medical Center performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Patient Safety
Kaweah Health Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Kaweah Health Medical Center performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Kaweah Health Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Nhat-long Pham, MD
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Christy Perez Valles, MD
Pathology
Dr. Zachary Hill, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Thao-vy Tran, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Alex Attiku, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Nighat Sarwar, MD
Neurology
Dr. Edgar Clark, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Ravi Kumar, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Paramvir Rahal, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Perminder Bhatia, MD
Neurology
Dr. Ravindra Chand, MD
Psychiatry
Dr. Wei Loong Koh, MD
General Surgery
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Dr. Ashley Thorsell, MD
Endocrinology
Dr. Rajinderpal Chahal, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kornelia Kellogg, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Mattew Kim, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Wendy Edmond, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Van Trinh
Anesthesiology
Dr. Kimberly Lourenco, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Joanne Galindo, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Kaweah Health Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Kaweah Health Medical Center?
Kaweah Health Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Kaweah Health Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Kaweah Health Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Kaweah Health Medical Center?
Kaweah Health Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - hospital district or authority ownership.
How many doctors practice at Kaweah Health Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·