

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca is a medical facility located in Ithaca, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
5% 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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Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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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
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
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
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 22 2025
Review for Dr. Basnet
I saw Dr. Ruparelia today for a routine visit for minor ENT issues that have bothered me over the years, as I am past-retirement age. I've seen my share of doctors and come from a physician family; I must say that Dr. Ruparelia is unusually knowledgeable and, moreover, he listens, and he takes the...
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Ruparelia
Arrogant, rude, doesn't listen to concerns. Thinks because she has 3 letters after her name that she knows it all. She over medicated my child & we ended up in the ER, 6 am, Thanksgiving morning where my child was diagnosed with kidney failure because dibble kept raising the level of lithium rather...
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Dibble
It was not a serious issue, but when something keeps you up at night and does not resolve immediately it is best to ask for help. Dr. Angela Chang was kind and thorough and quickly assessed the problem. She explained the issue and recommended an over the counter remedy. Just understanding what was...
Apr 12 2025
Review for Dr. Chang
Dr. S did not rush the appointment, explained everything she was going to do and gave me options for the future. Enjoyed Miss Pat and Buddy as well. Very homey setting.
Apr 10 2025
Review for Dr. Smoolca
Location
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca located?
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca is located at 101 Dates Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca has been awarded with Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca highly rated with patients?
70% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca profile..
How does Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca 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.
When I first met the doctor I was struck by how pretty she was. And I quickly found out her demeanor, professionalism and bedside manner match. She knows her subject, and seems to really care about her patients. I couldn't be more pleased. It's not often I can say this about a doctor, but I...