Our fleet of ambulances and emergency medical technicians provide life-saving
care in the field through our emergency department. All of your emergency
cardiac care needs are met by experienced professionals who have been
recognized by independent rating services as the best in our market. Our
emergency department has more board-certified emergency physicians than
any other in the region.
Coronary bypass surgery
The right surgeon and team matters when it comes to your health.
East Jefferson General Hospital’s outcomes have earned five-star
and “Best in Region” honors from HealthGrades in the areas
of Cardiac Surgery and Coronary Bypass. Additionally, we rank in the nation’s
top 10% for patient safety in cardiac care, as determined by CareChex.
Coronary bypass surgery has proved to be a reliable, repeatable, and effective
tool for prolonging the quality and duration of life.
There are many techniques for this surgery and some are less invasive.
The type of bypass chosen for you depends upon both your clinical condition
and the preference of your surgeon.
Ann Stadjuhar of HealthGrades knows how difficult it is for a hospital
to earn a five-stars. She says, “As an independent healthcare rating
entity, HealthGrades can stand outside politics, commentary or reputation.
We simply look at outcomes. You can’t argue with success and a five-star
rating. ‘Best in Region’ means your hospital has achieved
the highest level of success possible within our rating system.”
Of the hundreds of hospitals rated by HealthGrades, less than five percent
earn a five-star rating. And, obviously, only one can achieve “Best
in Region.” That places East Jefferson General Hospital in rare company.
