About St Lukes Hospital
Hospital overview and services
St Lukes Hospital is a critical access hospital in Columbus, NC, serving Polk County and the surrounding Columbus community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Columbus can seek immediate care at St Lukes Hospital's emergency department.
St Lukes Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Columbus area.
When choosing a hospital in Columbus, NC, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review St Lukes Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Mortality
St Lukes Hospital performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
St Lukes Hospital performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
St Lukes Hospital performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at St Lukes Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Dustin Powell, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Jennifer Diehl, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Raun Wetzel, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Ketan Jhunjhunwala, MD
Neurology
Dr. Mikayla Bogulski, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Werner Brooks, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Julie Justice
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Michael Mount
General Surgery
Dr. Leonardo Gonzalez Parrilla, MD
Otolaryngology
Dr. Diana Dodd, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Richard Osborn, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Hongjae Kim, MD
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Joe Bennett, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Jeffrey Embrey, MD
Pathology
Dr. Kirit Patel, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Ramses Masis, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Debera Huderly, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Mark Chandler, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Peter Thompson, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Stephen Thuahnai, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About St Lukes Hospital
What is the CMS rating for St Lukes Hospital?
St Lukes Hospital does not currently have an overall CMS quality rating available.
Does St Lukes Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, St Lukes Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is St Lukes Hospital?
St Lukes Hospital is classified as a critical access hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at St Lukes Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with St Lukes Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·