Berkshire Medical Center
Berkshire Medical Center is a medical facility located in Pittsfield, MA. This hospital has been recognized for Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
12% 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.
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
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Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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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
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Carotid Procedures
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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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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
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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 24 2025
Review for Dr. Williams
Dr Yella is a very compassionate and knowledgeable doctor.She listens to all of your concerns.I have been going to her for 18 years. I trust her completely.She has always helped me.I would highly recommend her.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Yella
Dr. Yella is A very exceptional doctor.She listens to all of your concerns.She is very medically knowledgeable She takes time with you and answers all of your questions Dr Yella is very compassionate and really cares about her patients.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Yella
First visit for a very painful lower back. X-ray shows lower spine compressed. No a pill pusher or quick to schedule needles. Script for PT and script for muscle relaxer. He is dealing with a lot. 75 year old with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Postherpatic neuropathy, over weight stubborn old lady so I...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Buttaci
Dr. Pelkey provided excellent care for our granddaughter on April 21, 2025. Dr. Pelley was very thorough and kind.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Pelkey
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?
53% 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 12 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.
He took me off my blood pressure medication; said I didn't need it. He then sent me to 5 specialists including a neurologist because I was having dizzy spells. I had multiple tests run including an MRI for a potential brain tumor, a VNG test, a stress test, ETC. All of which cost me almost a week...