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St. Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center

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In addition to other providers, Dr. Robert Grubb, Dr. Richard Chole, and Dr. Timothy Hullar practice at St. Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center. Based on Medicare survey data, the hospital is in the top-performing 50% for 30-day heart attack/heart failure survival rates.

Number of Beds in Medicare/Medicaid Certified Areas:
509
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Accreditation Organization:NOT ACCREDITED

Hospital Owner:Government Federal

Medicare/Medicaid Participation:No

Total Number of Beds:509

According to survey data, this is the number of full-time equivalent staff working at the hospital.

Outcomes for Heart attack, Heart failure, and Pneumonia Patients

Mortality

     Heart Attack
of 178 patients passed away within 30 days.
     Heart Failure
of 379 patients passed away within 30 days.
     Pneumonia
of 195 patients passed away within 30 days.
Readmission

     Heart Attack
of 209 patients were readmitted within 30 days.
     Heart Failure
of 510 patients were readmitted within 30 days.-
     Pneumonia
of 210 patients were readmitted within 30 days.

= No different than U.S. national rate, + Better than U.S. national rate, - Worse than U.S. national rate, ? Number of cases too small

These are best practices generally accepted by the medical community. This survey shows how well the hospital or clinic adhered to the recommended guidelines.

Heart Failure Patients

       of 403 patients given an evaluation of left ventricular systolic (LVS) function.
       of 165 patients given ACE inhibitor or ARB for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD).
       of 393 patients given discharge instructions.
       of 130 patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling.

Pneumonia Patients

       of 50 patients assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination.
       of 84 patients given initial antibiotics within 6 hours after arrival.
       of 84 patients had ER blood culture performed before given the first dose of antibiotics.
       of 65 patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling.
       of 45 patients given the most appropriate initial antibiotics.
       of 62 patients assessed and given influenza vaccination.

Here is a sample of health care providers who work at this hospital. You can see a more extensive list and filter by specialty and other characteristics: Search now >

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    Dr. Robert Lee Grubb Iii (Jr) MD

    Urology/Urologic Surgery (Urinary Tract Disease), Neurosurgery

    prostate cancer, kidney cancer, both localized and metastatic, hereditary kidney cancer syndromes, V...

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    Dr. Richard A Chole MD, PhD, MD PHD

    Otology and Neurotology, Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)/Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)/Head and Neck Surgery

    Ear, Nose and Throat, Cochlear Implants - Pediatric, Cochlear Implants - Adults, Skull Base Tumors, ...

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    Dr. Timothy Everett Hullar MD, FACS

    Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)/Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)/Head and Neck Surgery

    Cochlear Implants - Pediatric, Cochlear Implants - Adults, Ear, Nose and Throat, Otology, Neurotolog...

  4. no profile photo on record

    Dr. Rebecca L Aft Kenigsberg MD, PhD

    Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery), General Surgery

    Breast Oncology, breast disease, breast cancer, oncology, general surgery, Endocrine/Cancer Surgery,...

  5. no profile photo on record

    Dr. Joel A Goebel MD, FACS

    Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)/Head and Neck Surgery

    Ear, Nose and Throat, Cochlear Implants - Adults, Hearing Loss, Skull Base Tumors, Otology, Neurotol...

  6. no profile photo on record

    Dr. James Allen Keeney MD

    Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

    Orthopedic Surgery, Minimal incision joint replacement, revision total hip and knee replacement alte...

  7. no profile photo on record

    Dr. Kevin M Korenblat MD

    Adult Gastroenterology, Adult Hepatology, Adult Transplant Hepatology

    Dr. Korenblat specializes in gastroenterology and liver diseases. Recognized as a "Best Doctor in Am...

  8. no profile photo on record

    Dr. Martin I Boyer MD, FRCS(C)

    Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery

    Dr. Boyer specializes in orthopaedic surgery of the hand and wrist and reconstructive microsurgery. ...

  9. no profile photo on record

    Dr. Steven Benjamin Brandes MD

    Urology/Urologic Surgery (Urinary Tract Disease)

    In addition to general urology, Dr. Brandes specializes in reconstructive and traumatic urologic sur...

  10. no profile photo on record

    Dr. Marc R Moon MD

    Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery

    Heart and Lung Transplantation, Cardiac Surgery, Heart Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Adult cardia...