| Baptist Medical Center | |
| Org/Group: | Baptist Health System |
| Region: | San Antonio |
| State: | Texas |
| Country: | US |
| Location: | 111 Dallas St |
| Healthcare: | Non-profit |
| Type: | Short Term Acute Care |
| Emergency: | Level IV trauma center |
| Beds: | 623 |
| Founded: | 1903 |
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.
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]
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]