Berkshire Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
14% lower than the national average
Berkshire Medical Center is a medical facility located in Pittsfield, MA. This hospital has been recognized for Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
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
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Carotid Procedures
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 experienceBerkshire Medical Center
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
Berkshire 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
EM Mar 14 2024
Review for Dr. Torres
Doctor Rawle makes me believe they care about my physical, and emotional welfare. It's the small things that make this doctor the best I've ever encountered because I've had so many great experiences with medical experts. There is emphasis on listening, caring, and understanding, but simultaneously...
Pownal resident Mar 13 2024
Review for Dr. Rawle
My appointment on March 7th went extremely well. Dr. Potash was prompt, listened very carefully to my somewhat unusual history, and then recommended a treatment. Like many treatments, patience is required and some protocols require trial and error as in the case of yours truly. As per instructions,...
Taylor Andrews, MA, DO Mar 12 2024
Review for Dr. Potash
Is a pathological liar. His charting and general work day need to be audited.
Mike Mar 09 2024
Review for Dr. Zaman
I have been with Dr. Devries since adulthood. I find her to be thoughtful and she truely seems to care how you are doing. She spends the time that you need to explain different choices or options that are available. She also follows-up to see how you are doing after certain visits. She sends...
Sandy Mar 09 2024
Review for Dr. Devries
Location
Berkshire Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Berkshire Medical Center located?
Berkshire Medical Center is located at 725 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Berkshire Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Berkshire Medical Center has been awarded with Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Berkshire Medical Center highly rated with patients?
58% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Berkshire Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Berkshire Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Berkshire Medical Center profile..
How does Berkshire 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.
It was my first visit and a very positive experience. Dr Torres and her staff were extremely courteous, attentive, and caring. would recommend them to anyone.