Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown
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.
Patient Experience Rating
23% 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.
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
Research hospital performance and talk to your doctor about what's right for you
Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
Honor Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Brackman
She greeted me with a smile and talked before the procedure I felt very calm after that. Then after came to me and explained everything. Wonderful Dr. God bless her.
John M Apr 09 2024
Review for Dr. Araya
Dr. Abraham is an excellent doctor who spends time with her patients, answers all questions, and is dedicated to keeping her patients healthy. She was particularly responsive and helpful during the pandemic. I have been in her care for over 5 years for my Type 2 Diabetes, and I highly recommend...
Sharon Apr 01 2024
Review for Dr. Abraham
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.
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
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.
Just the tops. Can't see how anyone could say anything but nice things about his medical care.