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Pennsylvania Hospital is a private, non-profit, 534-bed teaching hospital located in Center City Philadelphia and affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Founded on May 11, 1751, by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond, Pennsylvania Hospital is the earliest established public hospital in the United States. It is also home to America's first surgical amphitheatre and its first medical library. The hospital's main building, dating to 1756, is a National Historic Landmark.Awards and recognitionIn 2011–2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked Pennsylvania Hospital among the best in the nation for orthopedics. It was also high-performing in 10 adult specialties, including cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, nephrology, neurology & neurosurgery, pulmonology, and urology.In 2008, Philadelphia magazine recognized 22 Pennsylvania Hospital physicians as "Top Docs."In 2004, a study in AARP Modern Maturity ranked Pennsylvania Hospital as one of the Top Ten Hospitals in America. The hospital received additional honors for cardiac care, cardiovascular surgeries, infectious care, knee-hip orthopaedics and pulmonary care—all five specialties are also ranked within the top 10 in the nation. In JCAHO's 2003 survey of the hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital received a score of 96 with no citations. Additionally, Pennsylvania Hospital received top-tier reviews from the Pennsylvania State Department of Health.In 2008, The American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) recognized Pennsylvania Hospital as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.Parts of the movie Rocky II, starring Sylvester Stallone, were filmed on the Pennsylvania Hospital campus in 1978.

Address: 800 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Phone: (215) 829-3000
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
Zip Code: 19107


Opening Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Reviews
I came in with an asthma attack late in the night. The waiting room was empty, and intake was fast. I got treatment, x-rays and a prescription remarkably quickly, and all staff were friendly, professional, and explained what they were doing and what was going on with me. Hopefully I don't have to go back, but if I had too, I'd return here.
7 years ago (18-03-2018)
Update 3/6 Just gave birth here last weekend and it was thee absolute worse experience ever !!! From beginning to end. Labor and delivery and post partum room... I was expecting sooo much more from this facility as they are known for delivering babies. But my experience was horrid, and I will never ever be returning here for another birth. The best experience I had here was one of my nurses named Erin. She was amazing , and I wish the entire staff could be like her! If you ever read this , thank you Erin for everything ❤️ Went for an ultra sound for my 1st pregnancy. Was so excited to get a copy of my ultrasound pics to share with family and friends, just for them to tell me the printer is broken because they have a "new" computer . What?? That made absolutely no sense . And now I don't have any memories of my 9week fetus to put in my pregnancy journal book. Will not be going to this radiology department again. How can they give ultrasounds out to mothers all day knowing will want a print out to take home. I was highly dissatisfied and disappointed . Needles to say, the staff were very nice . It was clean, and I was seen fast. So I give it a 2 star.
7 years ago (06-03-2018)
This is not the hospital I will be delivering in, but I had to go here when I was in a lot of pain while pregnant with twins. Everyone from the intake receptionist, all of the nurses, and the doctor were amazing!! I was so impressed by everyone, that I just had to write this review. It turns out I was just having muscle spasms, but they made me feel comfortable the entire time and not at all silly for coming in! Michele was my nurse - 20 years of experience and one of the best nurses I ever had in a hospital!
8 years ago (06-10-2017)
I have no complaints about this hospital I love this hospital I delivered my first baby here and I will be delivering my second baby here in April very good nurses and staff
7 years ago (25-02-2018)
Brought over my daughter and couldn’t be more happier with the care and medicine they treated my baby with. My first experience with this place and they def set the stage on a higher standard for other hospitals in the tri state area. As humans our loved ones deserve decent care and this place delivers that promise.
8 years ago (17-12-2017)
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