About St Joseph Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
St Joseph Medical Center is a nonprofit acute care hospital in Tacoma, WA, serving Pierce County and the surrounding Tacoma community. As a nonprofit institution, the hospital reinvests surplus revenue into patient care, facilities, and community health programs.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Tacoma can seek immediate care at St Joseph Medical Center's emergency department.
St Joseph Medical Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in WA. St Joseph Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Tacoma area.
When choosing a hospital in Tacoma, WA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review St Joseph Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
St Joseph Medical Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting very good performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Tacoma, WA and nationwide.
Mortality
St Joseph Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
St Joseph Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
St Joseph 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 St Joseph Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Stephen Lopez, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Gene Paek, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Xin Luo, MD
Family Practice
Dr. John Fujii, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Aimee Edmunds, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Marisol Salazar, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Corene Irvin, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Tiffany Crabb, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Von Chang, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Peter Krumins, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Karen Semones, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Jessica Tam, MD
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Scott Henneman, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Brian Bechtold, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Matthew Hegewald, DO
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Lara Kim, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Thang Le, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Johnathan Ha, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Ayesha Jameel, MD
Endocrinology
Dr. Kelsey Van Every
Physician Assistant
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Frequently Asked Questions
About St Joseph Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for St Joseph Medical Center?
St Joseph Medical Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does St Joseph Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, St Joseph Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is St Joseph Medical Center?
St Joseph Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - church ownership.
How many doctors practice at St Joseph Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·