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Baptist Medical Center

4.7 (4718)

Baptist Medical Center, founded in 1903, is a key facility in San Antonio´s Baptist Health System. The hospital offers 623 licensed beds and is renowned for its cardiovascular services, including the city´s only heart transplant program. It has received accolades for stroke care, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery, and maintains a Level IV Trauma Center designation.

NPI Number : 1598744856

111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX 78205

(210) 297-7000

www.baptistjax.com

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Departments

Cardiology

Neurology

Orthopedics

Internal Medicine

Pediatrics

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Radiology

Laboratory Services

General Surgery

Emergency Medicine

Appointment Information

Department	Online Scheduling	Phone Scheduling	Walk-In	Same-Day
Cardiology
Emergency
Primary Care
Radiology
Urgent Care

Visiting Hours

Department	Visitation Options
Emergency	- One visitor allowed 24/7 - Additional visitors in waiting room
General Inpatient	- Visiting hours 8am-8pm daily - Two visitors at a time - Children under 14 must be with adult
Labor & Delivery	- Two support people allowed 24/7 - Additional visitors during 8am-8pm
Outpatient	- One visitor per patient - Virtual visits available via MyChart
Scheduling	- Call 210-297-7000 to schedule visits - Same-day visits often available - Walk-ins accepted for some departments

Important Doctors

Baptist Medical Center Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department	Areas of Expertise
Matt Stone	Group CEO	Executive Leadership	Strategic planning, operations management
Thomas McKinney	CEO	Baptist Medical Center	Hospital administration, clinical operations
Terry Treadwell	CEO	Northeast Baptist Hospital	Radiology, hospital management
Bill Waechter	President and CEO	North Central Baptist Hospital	Cardiovascular services, pediatrics
Erik Frederick	President and CEO	Mission Trail Baptist Hospital	Healthcare administration
Vicki Gulczewski	CEO	St. Luke´s Baptist Hospital	Nursing leadership, hospital operations

Average Salary

Department/Procedure	Average Cost	Notes
Cardiology
- Angioplasty	$28,000 - $38,000	Varies based on complexity
- Cardiac Stress Test	$1,200 - $1,800
- Echocardiogram	$1,500 - $2,500
Oncology
- Chemotherapy (per session)	$5,000 - $10,000	Depends on drugs used
- Radiation Therapy (per session)	$1,800 - $3,000
Neurology
- MRI Brain Scan	$2,000 - $3,500
- EEG	$800 - $1,500
Orthopedics
- Total Knee Replacement	$30,000 - $50,000	Includes hospital stay
- Arthroscopic Surgery	$5,000 - $15,000	Depends on joint/procedure
Outpatient Services
- Primary Care Visit	$150 - $300
- Specialist Consultation	$200 - $500	Varies by specialty

Support Programs for Patients

Program	Description
Financial Assistance Policy	100% discount for incomes up to 300% of federal poverty level; 50% discount for 301-400% of poverty level
Health at Home	Home-based services for chronic disease management and post-hospitalization recovery
Carmelite Child Development Center	Faith-based child care and early education program
Palliative Care Services	Specialized medical care focused on providing relief from symptoms and stress of serious illness
Social Work Services	Assistance with discharge planning, community resources, and psychosocial support
Cancer Support Groups	Free support groups for cancer patients and families

Payment Plans

Payment Plan Option	Details
Interest-Free Payment Plans	Up to 25 months
0% APR Financing	Through CarePayment
Flexible Payment Terms	Customized based on patient´s financial situation
Upfront Discounts	For paying full balance
Financial Assistance	For qualifying low-income patients
Online Payment Portal	To set up and manage payment plans

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Cigna

First Health

Healthsmart

Humana

Medicaid

Medicare

Multiplan

Tricare

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Services
Financial Counseling	- Assistance with insurance eligibility - Guidance on treatment costs - Information on financial assistance options - Help completing financial assistance applications
Patient Financial Services	- Estimates for out-of-pocket costs - Explanation of hospital charges - Payment plan options - Discounts for uninsured patients
Admissions	- Overview of financial policies - Collection of insurance information - Screening for financial assistance eligibility
Social Services	- Referrals to government assistance programs - Help accessing community resources - Guidance on long-term financial planning

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation	Details
Assistive Devices	Text telephones (TTY), Sign language interpreting services
Communication Aids	Interpreter services, Sign language services
Physical Accessibility	Wheelchair accessible facilities
Priority Services	Case management, Social services
Staff Training	Training on providing care for patients with disabilities

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Cardiology	- Remote cardiac monitoring - Virtual heart failure clinic - Wearable ECG devices
Emergency	- 24/7 urgent care video visits - eVisits for non-emergency conditions - Online ER wait times
General	- MyChart patient portal - Online bill pay - Prescription refill requests - Secure messaging with providers
Imaging	- Online imaging results - Virtual radiology consultations
Laboratory	- At-home lab testing kits - Online lab results
Mental Health	- Online mental health screenings - TelePsychiatry appointments - Virtual support groups
Primary Care	- eCheck-in for appointments - Scheduled video visits - TytoCare remote exams
Specialty Care	- Remote specialty consultations - Virtual follow-up appointments

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Program
Cardiology	Cardiovascular care rotations
Neurosciences	Acute Rehabilitation rotations
Orthopedics	Acute Rehabilitation rotations
Neonatal	Neonatal intensive care unit rotations
Perioperative	Large perioperative services area rotations
Women´s Health	Private perinatal rooms rotations
Oncology	Oncology services rotations
Wound Care	Wound Healing Center rotations

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Project	Details
Cardiology	AEGIS II Trial	Investigating new treatment for acute coronary syndrome
Cardiology	ANCHOR Study	Researching aortic aneurysm treatments
Cardiology	CONNECT-HF Trial	Studying congestive heart failure management
Neurology	CREST-2 Trial	Investigating carotid artery stenosis treatments
Oncology	Gynecologic Oncology Group Trials	Testing new treatments for gynecologic cancers
Internal Medicine	Baptist BestHealth Pilot Study	Researching nutrition and well-being interventions
Pharmacy	Phase I-IV Drug Trials	Testing new medications across various therapeutic areas

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliations & Professional Development
All Departments	American College of Surgeons - Comprehensive Community Cancer Program
Cardiology	American College of Cardiology - Primary PCI Chest Pain Center
Laboratory	College of American Pathology (CAP) Accreditation
Neurology	American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite & Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll The Joint Commission - Primary Stroke Center
Radiology	American College of Radiology - Accreditation in Ultrasound
Trauma	Texas Department of State Health Services - Level IV Trauma Designation
Education	University of Texas College of Pharmacy - Pharmacotherapy Rounds Teaching & Leadership Fellows Program

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Cardiology	Accredited Chest Pain Center	American College of Cardiology
Breast Care	Accredited Breast Center	National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
Emergency Medicine	Level IV Trauma Designation	Texas Department of State Health Services
Laboratory	Laboratory Accreditation	College of American Pathologists
Neurology	Primary Stroke Center Certification	The Joint Commission
Overall Hospital	Hospital Accreditation	The Joint Commission
Pediatrics	Pediatric Emergency Center	American College of Emergency Physicians
Sleep Medicine	Accredited Sleep Center	American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Emergency	ED Fellowship
General	Medical Observation (24-40 hours)
Nursing	Nurse Extern Program
Nursing	Nurse Residency Program
Nutrition	Dietetic Internship
Pharmacy	Pharmacy Technician Internship
Radiology	Radiology Technician Observation
Surgery	Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Bariatric	Bariatric Center of Excellence
Cardiovascular	2024 Chest Pain - MI Registry (Platinum, Gold, Silver)
Cardiovascular	Primary PCI Chest Pain Center
Cardiovascular	High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure (U.S. News and World Reports)
Emergency	Five-Star Rating (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Hospital-wide	"A" Grade Hospital Safety (The Leapfrog Group)
Laboratory	College of American Pathology (CAP) Accreditation
Neurology	Stroke Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite & Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll (American Heart Association)
Neurology	Primary Stroke Center Certification (The Joint Commission)
Oncology	Comprehensive Community Cancer Program Accreditation
Orthopedics	Hip and Knee Replacement (U.S. News and World Report)
Orthopedics	Excellence in Hip and Knee Replacement (BlueCross BlueShield)
Trauma	Level IV Trauma Designation (Texas Department of State Health Services)

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Obstetrics And Gynecology	Residency
Surgery	Residency

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Internal Medicine	Residency
Cardiology	Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Residency
Surgery	Residency

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department	Services/Support for Uninsured Patients
Emergency Care	24/7 emergency services regardless of ability to pay
Financial Assistance	Financial assistance policy for eligible uninsured patients
Financial Counseling	Help applying for Medicaid and other government programs
Payment Plans	Interest-free payment plans available
Discounted Services	Uninsured discounts on hospital charges
Insurance Enrollment	Assistance exploring health insurance options
Community Resources	Referrals to local clinics and health centers

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partner	Collaboration Details
Cardiology	UT Health San Antonio	Cardiovascular research, clinical trials
Neuroscience	Texas Biomedical Research Institute	Neurodegenerative disease studies
Oncology	Southwest Research Institute	Cancer drug development
Pathology	University of Texas at San Antonio	Biomarker research
Pharmacy	UT Austin College of Pharmacy	Clinical pharmacy program

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Graduate Medical Education	Residency and fellowship programs across multiple specialties
Nursing	Nurse Residency Program for new graduate nurses
Pharmacy	Pharmacy Residency Program
Allied Health	Clinical rotations and internships for students
Leadership Development	Mentoring and coaching for emerging leaders
New Employee Onboarding	Orientation and preceptor programs

Baptist Medical Center Nearest Places

Hotels

0.3 km

4.5

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Luxury boutique hotel, rooftop terrace, on-site restaurant

0.4 km

4.2

Holiday Inn San Antonio-Riverwalk

Outdoor pool, fitness center, on-site restaurant

0.5 km

4.6

Thompson San Antonio

Rooftop pool, spa, multiple dining options

0.6 km

4.5

The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Rooftop pool, fitness center, multiple dining options

0.7 km

4.3

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown

All-suite hotel, free breakfast, indoor pool

0.8 km

4.6

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Rooftop pool, free hot breakfast, evening reception

Florists and Gift Shops

0 km

4.5

Gift Box Gallery

Gift shop inside hospital

0.8 km

4.8

Flowerama

Flower delivery, wide selection

0.9 km

4.7

The Tuscan Rose

Custom arrangements, same-day delivery

1.0 km

4.9

No.9

Unique designs, gift options

1.0 km

4.6

Bloomshop

Modern arrangements, local delivery

1.0 km

4.8

Spring Garden Flower Shop

Hospital deliveries, plants and gifts

Food and Restaurant

0.1 km

4.1

Hard Rock Cafe

American, Rock ´n´ Roll themed

0.1 km

4.2

The County Line

Barbecue, Tex-Mex

0.3 km

4.4

Landrace

American, Farm-to-table

0.5 km

4.5

Supper

American, Farm-to-table

0.6 km

4.6

Bohanan´s Prime Steaks and Seafood

Steakhouse, Seafood

0.9 km

4.7

Bliss

New American, Fine Dining

Pharmacies

0.1 km

4.1

CVS Pharmacy

24-hour service, prescription refills, health screenings

0.2 km

3.9

Walgreens Pharmacy

Drive-thru, photo services, immunizations

0 km

Baptist Medical Center Inpatient Pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy, specialized medications

0.3 km

3.8

Kindred Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy, specialized care

0.5 km

3.7

CVS Pharmacy

MinuteClinic, prescription delivery

0.9 km

4.2

Avita Pharmacy

Specialty pharmacy, HIV/AIDS medications

Taxi and Transportation

0.3 km

3.5

Yellow Cab

Taxi service, Airport transfers

0.5 km

3.8

VIA Metropolitan Transit

Bus service, Paratransit

0.6 km

San Antonio Taxi

Taxi service, Airport transfers

0.7 km

3.7

zTrip San Antonio

Rideshare, Taxi service

0.8 km

3.6

National Cab

Taxi service, Airport transfers

0.9 km

4.2

Uber

Rideshare, Food delivery

ATMs and Banks

0 km

4.5

Baptist Credit Union ATM

ATM, Credit Union Services

0.3 km

4.2

Bank of America ATM

ATM, Drive-thru

0.5 km

Wells Fargo ATM

ATM, 24/7 Access

0.7 km

4.3

Frost Bank ATM

ATM, Banking Services

0.8 km

3.9

BBVA Compass ATM

ATM, Mobile Banking

0.9 km

4.1

Chase ATM

ATM, QuickPay

Parking Lots

0.1 km

3.5

Baptist Medical Center Parking Garage

330 spaces, covered parking, handicap spaces, 24/7 access

0.3 km

Houston Street Garage

Public parking, credit cards accepted

0.5 km

3.8

Camden Street Parking

Public parking

Shopping Malls

0.3 km

4.1

Shops at Rivercenter

Macy´s, H&M, IMAX theater, restaurants

0.8 km

4.4

Historic Market Square

Mexican marketplace, restaurants, shops

0.5 km

4.4

La Villita Historic Arts Village

Art galleries, shops, restaurants

Stationery and Copying Services

0.8 km

4.8

SmithPrint

Commercial printing, wide array of strategic, creative, production, and print services

0.9 km

4.3

The UPS Store

Printing, copying, document production, binding, laminating, folding

1.0 km

4.1

Office Depot

Print and copy services, custom business cards, posters, yard signs

Car Rental

0.5 km

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Economy cars, SUVs, luxury vehicles

0.7 km

4.1

Alamo Rent A Car

Compact to full-size cars, minivans

0.9 km

3.9

Budget Car Rental

Economy cars, SUVs, trucks

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

The reviews for Baptist Medical Center are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the excellent service and professionalism of the staff. Reviewers frequently commend the friendly and efficient service they receive, with particular mentions of the lab and mammogram services being well-organized and expedited. Patients appreciate the clean and comfortable facilities and the attentiveness of the staff, often noting that they feel valued and respected during their visits. Additionally, the quick posting of test results is a feature many have praised. Overall, the center is described as a reliable healthcare destination where patient care is prioritized.