Samaritan Medical Center
Samaritan Medical Center is a medical facility located in Watertown, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
7% 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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Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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
Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
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
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
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
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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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
Samaritan Medical Center
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
Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Mitchell
Listens to everything you tell her about your problem. Does not ever rush you out of the office, so you feel like you are really being taken care of. I am so comfortable around her that I'm not embarrassed to tell her anything. Also, she knows about everything medical no matter what it is!! From...
Sandy Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Finger
basically I landed in this mans care due to a visit to rule out a break. I fell and injuries my hip. Before my fall I had zero pain, I was very active, and fit. The doctor stated my situation was old?? I was hiking 5 miles a day, worked a physically demanding job and did all kinds of activity up to...
Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Greenky
An appointment with Dr Skipton is professional, caring and productive. I’m thankful for her kindness and expertise.
Apr 09 2024
Review for Dr. Skipton
Dr. Kwatra is hands down the best! I drive from north Phoenix to see her. She is always kind, friendly, personable, knowledgeable, supportive, helpful, patient and understanding. She takes her time with her patients to answer any questions and address any concerns. She goes above and beyond!! Thank...
Apr 08 2024
Review for Dr. Kwatra
Location
Samaritan Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samaritan Medical Center located?
Samaritan Medical Center is located at 830 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Samaritan Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Samaritan Medical Center has been awarded with Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Samaritan Medical Center highly rated with patients?
57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Samaritan Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Samaritan Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Samaritan Medical Center profile..
How does Samaritan Medical Center 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.
I've been a patient of Dr. Gosselin for a few years now, I feel so lucky to have found her. I have complicated medical issues and she has provided excellent care. She is patient, knowledgeable, and compassionate. She has helped me to maintain my health and I am so grateful for her help. 110%...