Baptist Medical Center
Hospital, part of the Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas
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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.
| Baptist Medical Center | |
|---|---|
| Baptist Health System | |
 | |
| Geography | |
| Location | 111 Dallas St, San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Non-profit |
| Type | Short Term Acute Care |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Level IV trauma center |
| Beds | 623 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in Texas |
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.
History
The hospital was founded in 1903 and is one of the oldest hospitals in San Antonio.[1][2] 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.[3]
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.[4]
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".[5]
