Buffalo General Medical Center
Buffalo General Medical Center is a medical facility located in Buffalo, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
4% 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
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
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Valve Surgery
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Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
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
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Buffalo General Medical Center
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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
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Pietrantoni
Listens seriously. Professional. Good at choosing treatment and changing safely.
Molly May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Phillips
Dr Montesante is worth the wait. He’s kind and compassionate. Listens attentively. In the past he successfully treated me for a serious infection. This appt was a yearly visit.Would really prefer not to wait 90 minutes to see him.
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Montesanti
Dr. Mier-Hicks has been super helpful to me throughout my diagnosis, treatment, and remission. Fantastic communication, pleasant and reassuring attitude, honest, and personable.
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Mier-Hicks
In short, to use simple terms to define Dr. Angel Mier Hicks as compassionate, caring, and comforting would be unfair to a doctor who is much more than the words described. From the very start and soon after I was told that I was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer, Dr. Hicks comforted and reassured me...
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Mier-Hicks
Location
Buffalo General Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Buffalo General Medical Center located?
Buffalo General Medical Center is located at 100 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Buffalo General Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Buffalo General Medical Center has been awarded with Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ in the past two years.
Is Buffalo General Medical Center highly rated with patients?
57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Buffalo General 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 Buffalo General Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Buffalo General Medical Center profile..
How does Buffalo General 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.
Very knowledgable and actually takes time with you during your appointment. The entire experience was top notch