Buffalo General Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
6% lower than the national average
Buffalo General Medical Center is a medical facility located in Buffalo, NY. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery 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
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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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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Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
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).
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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
Buffalo General Medical Center
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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
Joanne Reczka Mar 18 2024
Review for Dr. Dombrowski
Been seeing Dr Levine for a long time. He is compassionate and will tell you upfront what is going on whiling I like. His entire team is great.
Mar 17 2024
Review for Dr. Levine
I feel that Dr. Wang always listens, and has compassion. I always feel like I’m in the best hands under her care. Her resident that was under her for my recent visit March 13th was awesome! I always get nervous….and probably more so for this visit due to increased pain, and fatigue. The...
Ginger Walker Mar 16 2024
Review for Dr. Wang
Office staff are overloaded and the entire experience feels like a cattle chute from start to finish.You have no expectations of dignity here. If you complain the director will attempt to shut down your complaint rather than listen to feedback and adapt.Enjoy having high-school aged girls in the...
Mar 16 2024
Review for Dr. Skomra
The doctor himself is great at surgery, and although he can be a bit prickly to talk to he’s extremely competent and wants the best outcome for patients.Unfortunately, he’s working out of a clinic that does NOT value the time and or dignity of its patients.
Pissedoffpatient Mar 16 2024
Review for Dr. Skomra
Location
Buffalo General Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Buffalo General Medical Center located?
Buffalo General Medical Center is located at 100 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Buffalo General Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Buffalo General Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ in the past two years.
Is Buffalo General Medical Center highly rated with patients?
58% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Buffalo General 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 Buffalo General Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Buffalo General Medical Center profile..
How does Buffalo General 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.
In 2006 I needed a new Primary physician, and it was my lucky day when I called Dr. Dombrowski’s office. She listens, she is thorough, she is sharp and intelligent at analyzing symptoms, and I trust her completely.