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Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is a medical facility located in Buffalo, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, and more.

58%

Patient Experience Rating

7% 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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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)

Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

3 ratings were worse than expected

  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Bloodstream infection following surgery
  • Death following a serious complication after surgery

1 rating was better than expected

8 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™

2023, 2022, 2021

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

As Expected

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

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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60%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% lower than the national average

58%

Would definitely recommend

7% lower than the national average

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

National Average

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%75%75%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%58%58%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%86%84%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%54%57%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%43%47%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%73%76%

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%43%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%57%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Shiley is the most compassionate, competent, encouraging doctor we've ever met. He very likely saved my husbands life due to his diligence and knowledge in diagnosing his ailment where literally a dozen other doctors failed. We can't express our appreciation and frankly our devotion to this...

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Shiley

Welcoming staff, effective and compassionate care, with a good treatment plan.

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Montesanti

The Staff was very friendly and informative. Each one presented themselves, and explained what kind of tests were going to be performed and the purpose of such. Dr. Krieger was very polite and asked questions about my overall vision and its conditions. Dr. E. Atwal was very attentive to my concerns...

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Atwal

This doctor went beyond the medical textbook and show genuine care and concern compassion. Your kindness and compassion make a huge difference. I appreciate you taking the time to listen.

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Schaus

The doctor took his time with me and explained everything to me.

Apr 21 2025

Review for Dr. Dusse

Location

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo NY 14220

CallDirections

(716) 826-7000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mercy Hospital of Buffalo located?

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is located at 565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Mercy Hospital of Buffalo won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo has been awarded with Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, and Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Mercy Hospital of Buffalo highly rated with patients?

58% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Mercy Hospital of Buffalo score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo?

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How does Mercy Hospital of Buffalo rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

565 Abbott Rd

Buffalo, NY 14220

Directions

(716) 826-7000