Healthgrades (doctor, surgeon, hospitals, Colorado)

[Dwatted Wabbit]

I've used Healthgrades for a while now as a general guide, realizing its potential weaknesses. However, I have yet to see a superior system. If anyone knows of one, I'll be glad to hear of it and give it a shot.

I asked my primary about Healthgrades, she said she's not familiar with it. This is someone in her 60s who's been in practice for decades. I'm a wee bit shocked.

Glad to hear your thoughts, opinions, and experiences.

[Sand&Salt]

Is that the site that "grades" physicians?

I think that's where I learned my orthopedic surgeon was suspended for drunkenness. Thanks BCBS.

[Submariner]

I have never heard of 'Healthgrades' before.

I googled the phrase, a Wiki page came up.

Healthgrades Operating Company Inc., known as Healthgrades, is a US company that provides information about physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers.

Healthgrades has amassed information on over three million U.S. health care providers.

The company was founded by ... and is based in Denver, Colorado.

... According to USA Today, Healthgrades is the first comprehensive physician rating and comparison database.

... The application is part of a trend in health technology in the United States towards consumer-driven healthcare.

[phetaroi]

I have used Healthgrades and other such ratings systems to choose doctors.

However, it's become a maze online of such ratings systems, and sometimes I actually have difficulty finding the website of the doctor/practice I am looking for.