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Harlem Hospital Center

Harlem Hospital Center is a medical facility located in New York, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.

48%

Patient Experience Rating

16% lower than the national average

Awards

Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.

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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

3 ratings were worse than expected

  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

9 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™

2024

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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49%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

16% lower than the national average

48%

Would definitely recommend

16% lower than the national average

Harlem Hospital Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%70%75%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%65%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%38%57%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%48%56%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%74%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%37%47%

Harlem Hospital Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%53%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%72%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

She listens and answers questions for knowledge and understanding. Doc explains the procedure or examination prior to and during her attending to me. She is the best since I've been living in the US. My visits were at Harlem Hospital in Manhattan.

Zola Lallo-Pinto Feb 25 2024

Review for Dr. Amankwa

Dr. Hercules was rude and malicious. She advised a PA not to prescribe me medication needed for a chronic condition because she did not like how many appointments I had been a 'no show' for. She spoke over me and interrupted me and spoke to me like I was stupid. I have genuinely never in my life...

H Feb 21 2024

Review for Dr. Hercules

He took time to decide whether to operate, but after he did, he did expert work screwing my fractured pelvis back together following my being hit by a car. Very nice guy, smart, friendly, focused, clear-spoken, and patient. Obviously skilled technically. He / his team did fail to get in touch with...

David Moran Feb 20 2024

Review for Dr. Suneja

I met Dr Cheing while an in-patient. I am so grateful she was assigned my case diagnosed as RSV. I first met with her PA Cory Dewitt, knowledgeable and a great bedside manner. I know just from their follow-through and general ability to' hear' my individual needs, that I have found a gem in a...

Jeanne Fisherkeller Jan 18 2024

Review for Dr. Cheing

The physician is a person who shows a great deal of compassion towards her patients. She takes the time to listen to their concerns and understand their needs. Overall, the doctor is a caring individual who prioritizes the well-being of her patients.

Lary Sosa Jan 05 2024

Review for Dr. Ignaccio-Blattman

Location

Harlem Hospital Center

506 Malcolm X Blvd, New York NY 10037

CallDirections

(212) 939-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Harlem Hospital Center located?

Harlem Hospital Center is located at 506 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Harlem Hospital Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Harlem Hospital Center has been awarded with Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Harlem Hospital Center highly rated with patients?

49% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Harlem Hospital Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Harlem Hospital Center?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Harlem Hospital Center profile..

How does Harlem Hospital Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

506 Malcolm X Blvd

New York, NY 10037

Directions

(212) 939-1000