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The Brooklyn Hospital Center

The Brooklyn Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Brooklyn, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, and more.

41%

Patient Experience Rating

24% 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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Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

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

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

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

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

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

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

C-Section 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

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than 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

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

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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46%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

20% lower than the national average

41%

Would definitely recommend

24% lower than the national average

The Brooklyn Hospital Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%69%76%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%45%58%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%60%75%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%34%47%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%51%57%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%71%84%

The Brooklyn Hospital Center

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%50%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%56%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

She is kind and compassionate. Understanding. Truly explains things and really cares. I have an eating disorder and ptsd and she is incredibly helpful. Amazing GI doctor

Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Pashinsky

My experience with Dr. Pashinsky was outstanding. The entire process, from scheduling to the procedure itself, was handled with remarkable efficiency and care. The Dr. took the time to explain everything, addressing all my questions with clarity which put me at ease. Post procedure was seamless...

Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Pashinsky

I went in for my anatomy scan I was 21 weeks carrying my first daughter. My anatomy scan was scheduled late and Mr. Cannas was not there. They told me to return in the morning because something didn’t look right. The next day he diagnosed my daughter with a life threatening condition and was...

Apr 26 2025

Review for Dr. Cabbad

Very knowledgeable about every concern. Patient and understanding. Has been my doctor for over three years. I always feel extremely comfortable in his care.

Apr 25 2025

Review for Dr. Chahal

Dr. Angela Kerr is my Angel sent by God. She is truly an exceptional OBGYN. Prior to meeting Dr.Kerr, I had 2 pregnancy loss. Meeting Dr.Kerr, she explained to me my condition and the cause of my loss, and came with a plan. Dr. Kerr took amazing care of me. I had to go on bedrest and was...

Widelyne Laporte Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Kerr

Location

The Brooklyn Hospital Center

121 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn NY 11201

CallDirections

(718) 250-8000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Brooklyn Hospital Center located?

The Brooklyn Hospital Center is located at 121 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has The Brooklyn Hospital Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, The Brooklyn Hospital Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, and Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is The Brooklyn Hospital Center highly rated with patients?

41% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does The Brooklyn Hospital Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at The Brooklyn Hospital Center?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades The Brooklyn Hospital Center profile..

How does The Brooklyn Hospital 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.

Contact Us

121 DeKalb Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Directions

(718) 250-8000