Rochester General Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
10% lower than the national average
Rochester General Hospital is a medical facility located in Rochester, NY. This hospital has been recognized for America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.
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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards

America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2023, 2022

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™
2022, 2021
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
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2023

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2022, 2021

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™
2021

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2021

Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2021
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
Transurethral Prostate Resection 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
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceRochester General Hospital
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
Rochester General Hospital
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
Sep 29 2023
Review for Dr. Dias
He was very understanding of my condition and quickly came up with a future plan! Can’t wait for follow up
Beckie Milliman Sep 28 2023
Review for Dr. Haselsberger
Dr. Skudnov’s personality is very pleasant-warm & professional. She listens carefully to concerns and will offer advice, always patiently explaining solutions. She’d been both my husband’s and my doctor for years and would still be, had we not moved from NYS. She always fit us in for an appt. within...
Janet Kenny Sep 28 2023
Review for Dr. Skudnov
Experienced, compassionate and humble. He made sure i got cardioverted out of abnormal rhythm so i could have the surgery i needed. he personally got me in and gave the green light to proceed. That probably would not have happened and i appreciate highly skilled doctors that care about the welfare...
William Hallowell Jr. Sep 27 2023
Review for Dr. Hamer
I have been a patient for around 20 years. Dr. Liberman takes time to listen to you and cares about your health. I might not always want ot hear his advice, but it is given with my well being in mind. The Office staff is courteous and the nurses professional. I never have a problem getting a last...
Tom Sep 27 2023
Review for Dr. Liberman
Location
Rochester General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rochester General Hospital located?
Rochester General Hospital is located at 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Rochester General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Rochester General Hospital has been awarded with America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, and 9 more in the past two years.
Is Rochester General Hospital highly rated with patients?
57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Rochester General Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Rochester General Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Rochester General Hospital profile..
How does Rochester General Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Dias was very patient with me, and explained everything. He also explained the pros and cons. He did a wonderful job answering my questions, and with the surgery. Would definitely recommend him.