

Samaritan Medical Center
Samaritan Medical Center is a medical facility located in Watertown, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
8% lower than the national average
Awards
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Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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
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
Samaritan Medical Center
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 24 2025
Review for Dr. Lam
He suggested several less invasive ideas rather than do surgery first. He did a great job on my first knee so I trust his judgment on the treatment for my second knee.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Greenky
Always explains in words you understand, always ask if you have any questions, and if so makes sure his answer is understood
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Pieczonka
She is an OB-GYN, not a urologist. This is important to know. OB-GYNs are trained in female reproductive health and childbirth — not in male genital anatomy. Despite this, some hospitals still allow them to perform circumcisions on newborn boys, often without informing parents of the provider’s...
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Ginyard
Location
Samaritan Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samaritan Medical Center located?
Samaritan Medical Center is located at 830 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Samaritan Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Samaritan Medical Center has been awarded with Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Samaritan Medical Center highly rated with patients?
57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Samaritan Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Samaritan Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Samaritan Medical Center profile..
How does Samaritan 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.
Whether in the lab, in the office, or in a phone call he is absolutely a “10”. Caring and confident, one of the best providers I’ve ever been to!