Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake
Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake is a medical facility located in Saranac Lake, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
17% higher 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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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
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
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
Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake
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
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Dhaliwal
I have consulted Dr. Smith over the past couple of years for pain in my right arm and hand. He helped successfully relieve pain by performing carpel tunnel surgery .I have recently completed follow up visits and he has given me sound advise regarding dealing with separate pain in both hands...
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Smith
Dr. Gerdemen is an outstanding physician. He treated my daughter for a sports-related injury and was knowledgeable, personable, and demonstrated excellent bedside manner. He was attentive, answered all of our questions, and engaged directly with my daughter to thoroughly assess her injury. He also...
Apr 14 2025
Review for Dr. Gerdeman
Dr Rigolossi is an awesome doctor and takes the time to explain things to you. He is a caring doctor and would highly recommend him.
Apr 11 2025
Review for Dr. Rigolosi
Location
Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake located?
Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake is located at 2233 State Route 86, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake highly rated with patients?
82% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake profile..
How does Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I can’t thank Dr. Ajitpal Dhaliwal enough for transforming my life. I was suffering from severe neck pain that made it nearly impossible to drive or sleep. Turning my head was a challenge, and daily activities became daunting.Dr. Dhaliwal recommended PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy, and the...