Baptist Medical Center
Baptist Health System
Geography
Location111 Dallas St, San Antonio, Texas, United States
Organization
Care systemNon-profit
TypeShort Term Acute Care
Services
Emergency departmentLevel IV trauma center
Beds623
History
Opened1903
Links
Websitewww.baptisthealthsystem.com/location/detail/baptist-medical-center
ListsHospitals in Texas

Baptist Medical Center is a district general hospital and a part of the Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas. The hospital offers San Antonio's only heart transplant program.

The hospital is rated with 3 out of 5 stars according to the 5-star overall rating system developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; it is reported that 620 medical professionals are affiliated with the hospital.[1]

History

The hospital was founded in 1903 and is one of the oldest hospitals in San Antonio.[2] [3] The hospital is a provider of cardiovascular, orthopedic, and endocrine care. U.S. News & World Report ranked Baptist Medical Center as 22nd best hospital in Texas and second best in San Antonio.[4]

Baptist Medical Center has the busiest emergency room in San Antonio with over 3,600 patients per month. In 2018, the hospital spent more than $8.5 million to renovated the first floor including the emergency room.[5]

Doctors at Baptist Medical Center warned shoppers of the health hazard of holiday shopping, stating it "can lead to hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and even ulcers".[6]

References

  1. ↑ "BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER in SAN ANTONIO, TX: Reviews, Ratings, Surveys, Comparisons, Find a Doctor, etc".
  2. ↑ Garcia, Laura (2019-07-22). "New CEO to oversee upgrades at Baptist Medical Center". ExpressNews.com. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  3. ↑ Levin, Nancy (2019-01-08). "11 Largest Hospitals in the United States". Largest.org. Retrieved 16 December 2019. Baptist Medical Center
  4. ↑ "Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, TX - Rankings, Ratings & Photos". health.usnews.com. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  5. ↑ Antonio, SBG San (2018-04-18). "It's 'demo' day at the Baptist Medical Center Downtown". WOAI. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  6. ↑ Duran, Sarah (2019-11-28). "Holiday Shopping, Planning Associated with Several Health Risks". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 16 December 2019.

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