Peconic Bay Medical Center
Peconic Bay Medical Center is a medical facility located in Riverhead, NY. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
1% 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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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention 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
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2025

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024
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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Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2025, 2024
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
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
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 about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Peconic Bay Medical Center
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 23 2025
Review for Dr. Groth
My child was evaluated by my wife and the office will not even answer or return calls. This doctor also treats my wife for the last couple years which is also a major conflict of interest and is somehow treating adults and children.
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Banks
I met this doctor in the ER with a serious gyn issues and she attendedto me well. Caring doctor.
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Hazoglou
The care and concern were EXCEPTIONAL from Dr and Staff! It’s like family is taking care of you!
Doreen Craven Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Aral
I was so sad when I found out Dr. Panish was retiring. I was seeing him as my primary care physician for at least 15 years. I started seeing him at his Hempstead Office then continued seeing him when he moved to Middle Island, then Coram. It was about a 50 min drive both ways with no traffic, but...
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Panish
Location
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peconic Bay Medical Center located?
Peconic Bay Medical Center is located at 1 Heroes Way, Riverhead, NY 11901. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Peconic Bay Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Peconic Bay Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™, Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Is Peconic Bay Medical Center highly rated with patients?
63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Peconic Bay 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 Peconic Bay Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Peconic Bay Medical Center profile..
How does Peconic Bay Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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The staff is very caring about the patients and they always make sure we leave feeling better and with a smile.