Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany Medical Center Hospital is a medical facility located in Albany, NY. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
8% 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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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
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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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Valve Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Stroke
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2025
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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 about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Albany Medical Center Hospital
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Bagchi
He takes time and listens doesn’t rush. Is very caring. Makes you feel at ease.
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Pashkovetsky
Dr. Drzymalski is very through in his presentation of my current health situation.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Drzymalski
I love when the Dr. I'm seeing is down to earth, and easy to talk to. Dr. Purga is just that. He explains things to you in a way you can understand, and makes you feel comfortable.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Purga
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 Prostate Surgery Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is Albany Medical Center Hospital highly rated with patients?
55% 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 12 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?
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