University Hospital at Downstate

59%

Patients that would definitely recommend

5% lower than the national average

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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

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Bloodstream infection following surgery
  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

10 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

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As 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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

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

Worse than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

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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56%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

9% lower than the national average

59%

Would definitely recommend

5% lower than the national average

University Hospital at Downstate

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%80%75%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%69%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%49%57%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%52%56%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%79%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%42%47%

University Hospital at Downstate

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%55%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%67%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

He is very personable and great bedside manner. Everything he told me was absolutely correct. Absolutely trust his decisions.

Mar 15 2024

Review for Dr. Naziri

One of the few doctors I've ever had the displeasure of meeting. Rude. Pretty sure she writes reviews herself, and deletes any negative comments.

Mar 13 2024

Review for Dr. Kilanko

Dr John was outstanding!

Pat Mar 12 2024

Review for Dr. Renz

Dr. Renz is an outstanding physician. He takes his time and explains everything.

Madeline Mar 12 2024

Review for Dr. Renz

I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Samer Khosrof for his expertise in preserving my vision through cataract surgery. His professionalism and genuine concern for my well-being were evident from the initial consultation to the follow-up appointments. Dr. Khosrof’s dedication, along with the support of his...

Lina El-Fil Mar 08 2024

Review for Dr. Khosrof

Location

University Hospital at Downstate

445 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn NY 11203

CallDirections

(718) 270-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University Hospital at Downstate located?

University Hospital at Downstate is located at 445 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has University Hospital at Downstate won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, University Hospital at Downstate has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is University Hospital at Downstate highly rated with patients?

56% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does University Hospital at Downstate score well in safety ratings?

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How do I get in at University Hospital at Downstate?

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Contact Us

445 Lenox Rd

Brooklyn, NY 11203

Directions

(718) 270-1000