Baptist Medical Center

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Baptist Medical Center
Baptist Health System
Geography
Location111 Dallas St, San Antonio, Texas, United States
Organization
Care system Non-profit
Type Short Term Acute Care
Services
Emergency department Level IV trauma center
Beds623
History
Opened1903
Links
Website www.baptisthealthsystem.com/location/detail/baptist-medical-center
Lists Hospitals 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.

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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]

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References

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  3. Levin, Nancy (2019-01-08). "11 Largest Hospitals in the United States". Largest.org. Retrieved 16 December 2019. Baptist Medical Center
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