Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown
Patients that would definitely recommend
23% lower than the national average
Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown is a medical facility located in Brooklyn, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™, and more.
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.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2022
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceBrooklyn Hospital Center Downtown
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Lourdes Trujillo Mar 22 2024
Review for Dr. Martinez
To the point, Dr. Raju has the knowledge to give me the right diagnosis in a way that puts my concerns away.Excellent professional. thank you, Dr. Raju.
C. Gutierrez Mar 18 2024
Review for Dr. Raju
I've been going to see her since I was a pre teen. She's very nice and genuinely cares about her clients and it's rare to find Dr.'s that care for people of color and CORRECTLY. I would vouch for Dr. Petrov any day.
K.A Mar 18 2024
Review for Dr. Petrov
Amazing Doctor! Great staff everyone is kind, professional, friendly, and oh so helpful! Never feel like a rushed visit they take time to hear you and help you the best way they can! Best Doctor for pain management!
Nelson Mar 12 2024
Review for Dr. Lefkowitz
Think twice about seeing this person as I found our appointment with him to be troubling. I brought my child in for an appointment and left feeling depressed and hopeless. Unsolicited, Dr. Lauter informed me that my child had no future and 'if left on her own, couldn't find her way out of a paper...
AR Levy Mar 11 2024
Review for Dr. Lauter
Location
Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown located?
Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown is located at 121 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown has been awarded with Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Is Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown highly rated with patients?
46% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown profile..
How does Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr.Martinez is professional, knowledgeable, and comforting. Her warmth and pleasant demeanor alongside her expertise and wonderful communication skills make you feel secure and informed at all times. Thank you Dr.Martinez ! I will gladly recommend you to family and friends.