About Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Whittier Hospital Medical Center is a privately owned acute care hospital in Whittier, CA, serving Los Angeles County and the surrounding Whittier community. The hospital operates as a for-profit entity under private ownership.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Whittier can seek immediate care at Whittier Hospital Medical Center's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 2-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Whittier Hospital Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Whittier area.
When choosing a hospital in Whittier, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Whittier Hospital Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Whittier Hospital Medical Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Whittier, CA may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Whittier Hospital Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Whittier Hospital Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Whittier Hospital 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 Whittier Hospital Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Sandra Nieto, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Allen Lu, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Sang Jo Hwang, DO
Infectious Disease
Dr. Saadah Alrajab, MD
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Luz Ramirez, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Lung-ching Lee, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Paresh Patel, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Grammy Huayhua, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Michael Stastny, DPM
Podiatry
Dr. Paul Simpson, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Nimish Patel, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Grace Lin, MD
Nephrology
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Dr. Robert Mecum, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Gihan Wetzel, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Daniel Solomin, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Mohamad Abdelfattah, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Min Min Mya, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Nasir Mohammedi, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Leo Li, MD
Infectious Disease
Dr. Lei Zhang, MD
Pathology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Whittier Hospital Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Whittier Hospital Medical Center?
Whittier Hospital Medical Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Whittier Hospital Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Whittier Hospital Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Whittier Hospital Medical Center?
Whittier Hospital Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at Whittier Hospital Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Whittier Hospital Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·