Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Violations and Ratings

In this series about Chicago hospital ratings and violations, we use information from U.S. News and World Reports and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Our medical malpractice lawyers are available to answer your questions and offer legal advice if you suspect medical negligence. This article focuses on Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

What You Should Know About Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, a faith-based 397-bed community teaching hospital, is part of the Advocate Health system. It became part of a larger network after merging with Aurora Health Care in 2018 to form Advocate Aurora Health. In 2022, another merger with Atrium Health expanded the network to include 11 hospitals across 250 sites under Advocate Health.

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
836 W. Wellington Ave,
Chicago, IL 60657
773-975-1600

U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL is rated high performing in 3 adult specialties and 4 procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility. It is a teaching hospital. Patient experience is rated 3 out of 5 stars.

• Illinois Ranking: Unranked
• Chicago Ranking: Unranked
• High Performing: 3 adult specialties and 4 Procedures/Conditions

IDPH Report Card for Hospitals

The IDPH evaluates hospitals and healthcare facilities in the Hospital Report Card for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and report that 66% of patients would recommend this hospital, which is the state average.

Illinois Designations for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

• Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics
• Magnet Recognition
• Perinatal III
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level I Trauma Center

CDC Infection Data for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

According to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance system, some recent infections reported at this hospital include:

• 1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infections were reported in 2023.
• 9 Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) were reported in 2023.
• 4 Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) in adult surgical and medical ICUs in 2023.
• 1 Neonatal ICU CLABSIs Level III in 2023.

Medical Malpractice Recoveries Against Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Analyzing previous financial awards in medical malpractice cases can provide valuable insight into the problems that may have plagued a hospital in the past. Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center has compensated victims of medical malpractice. Records show several notable settlements and verdicts.

• $8 million for new mother whose bladder was perforated during ectopic pregnancy surgery. She developed an infection, went into a coma, and was forced to undergo numerous surgeries.
• $4.6 million verdict for patient who suffered a stroke during surgery due to an error in administering anesthesia.
• $4 million for family of man who died after treaters failed to monitor brain injury, causing him to suffer a fatal brain stem herniation.
• $4.5 million for man who suffered permanent bladder and bowel injuries due to surgical error.
• $3.6 million for family of patient who died after doctors failed to identify and treat a ruptured aneurysm.
• $1 million total settlement when patient suffered a serious bed sore.

How to Find Out if Your Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Doctor Has Been Disciplined

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) investigates and tracks disciplinary actions against doctors licensed in Illinois. To check if your doctor has been disciplined:

1. Go to the IDFPR license search
2. Under the License Type dropdown menu, select “Medical Board”
3. Enter your doctor’s name
4. Press “Detail” button next to your doctor’s name

If your doctor has faced any disciplinary actions, they will be noted under the Disciplinary Actions section. These might include a reprimand, probation, suspension, temporary suspension, revocation, refusal to renew, or a status such as relinquished, surrendered, permanently inactive, or fines.

You can also check your doctor’s credentials by going to the American Board of Medical Specialties website and verify their certification.