Albany Medical Center Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
9% lower than the national average
Albany Medical Center Hospital is a medical facility located in Albany, NY. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ and 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

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
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
Mortality Based Ratings
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
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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
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Hysterectomy
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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
Specialty Excellence Awards

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
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
Albany Medical Center Hospital
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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
Dec 03 2023
Review for Dr. Gicewicz
Thoroughly assessed my history w chronic shoulder pain and clearly and compassionately offered options with a positive treatment plan. First time ever a doctor has been totally transparent with me during my year-and-a-half suffering with chronic pain.
D. Schermerhorn Nov 29 2023
Review for Dr. Emr
This doctor was recommended by her colleague who had confirmed I did not need an invasive procedure which is controlled by medication. I was seeking a Cardiologist who would more thoughtfully manage my labile BP. Within minutes of our initial appointment, she diagnosed my BP as anxiety without...
Nov 28 2023
Review for Dr. Mookherjee
I was extremely nervous for a colposcopy today and he immediately calmed my nerves by taking the time to talk me through the procedure, he was SO quick it couldn’t even have been 5 minutes and I didn’t feel a thing, while I don’t yet have kids I know who will be delivering them when I do!
Kate C Nov 28 2023
Review for Dr. Lee
Location
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Albany Medical Center Hospital located?
Albany Medical Center Hospital is located at 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Albany Medical Center Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Albany Medical Center Hospital has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ and Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Albany Medical Center Hospital highly rated with patients?
58% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Albany Medical Center Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Albany Medical Center Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Albany Medical Center Hospital profile..
How does Albany Medical Center Hospital 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.
Dr. Adam has been an amazing and attentive Dr over the years. We recently went for my child’s physical and he had completely changed. He was short with me and made it uncomfortable to bring up concerns I was having, like he couldn’t be bothered. But what upset me the most is how he spoke to my child...