About Saint Joseph East
Hospital overview and services
Saint Joseph East is an acute care hospital in Lexington, KY, serving Fayette County and the surrounding Lexington community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Lexington can seek immediate care at Saint Joseph East's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Saint Joseph East has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Lexington area.
When choosing a hospital in Lexington, KY, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Saint Joseph East'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
Saint Joseph East 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 Lexington, KY.
Mortality
Saint Joseph East performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Saint Joseph East performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Saint Joseph East performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Saint Joseph East
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Keith Menes, MD
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Bryan Harmon, DPM
Podiatry
Dr. Stephen Mooney, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jessica Pennington, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Tawfik Kredan, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Robert Pope, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Justin Johnson, MD
Urology
Dr. Amy Higgins, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Whitney Whitaker
Physician Assistant
Dr. Denise Jones
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jennifer Fuson, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Danilo Corales, MD
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Rezkalla Butros, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Alberto Laureano, MD
Otolaryngology
Dr. Makayla Kiser, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Marlana Keeton
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. George Pittman, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Joel Littles, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Katherine Kersey
Physician Assistant
Dr. Graysen Petersen-fitts, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Saint Joseph East
What is the CMS rating for Saint Joseph East?
Saint Joseph East has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Saint Joseph East have emergency services?
Yes, Saint Joseph East provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Saint Joseph East?
Saint Joseph East is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Saint Joseph East?
20 physicians are affiliated with Saint Joseph East. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·