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UHS Binghamton General Hospital

UHS Binghamton General Hospital is a medical facility located in Binghamton, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ and Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.

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)

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

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

7 ratings were worse than expected

  • Bloodstream infection following surgery
  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
  • Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
  • In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
  • Respiratory failure following surgery
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery

5 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

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Pacemaker 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

Heart Attack

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 Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As 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

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As 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

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than 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

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

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

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

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than 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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56%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

10% lower than the national average

58%

Would definitely recommend

7% lower than the national average

UHS Binghamton General Hospital

National Average

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%49%57%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%41%47%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%72%75%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%59%58%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%68%76%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%84%84%

UHS Binghamton General Hospital

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%39%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%65%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. DeSantis is a very kind and compassionate doctor. She takes time to listen to my concerns. Her nurse is also very responsive to messages when I use the patient portal. They make a great team and I'm so happy to be one of their patients.

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Desantis

Dr. Sandoval was so kind, happy and fun to be around in the worst time of our lives. I will always be extremely thankful for him!

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Sandoval

Very good

Kim C. Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Baxt

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

Location

UHS Binghamton General Hospital

10-42 Mitchell Ave, Binghamton NY 13903

CallDirections

(607) 763-6000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is UHS Binghamton General Hospital located?

UHS Binghamton General Hospital is located at 10-42 Mitchell Ave, Binghamton, NY 13903. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has UHS Binghamton General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, UHS Binghamton General Hospital has been awarded with Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ and Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is UHS Binghamton General Hospital highly rated with patients?

56% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does UHS Binghamton General Hospital score well in safety ratings?

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

How do I get in at UHS Binghamton General Hospital?

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How does UHS Binghamton General Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

10-42 Mitchell Ave

Binghamton, NY 13903

Directions

(607) 763-6000