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Nassau University Medical Center

Explore care at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, NY, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

49%

Patient Experience Rating

16% lower than the national average

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

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery

10 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

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than 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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

As Expected

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

As 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

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

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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49%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

17% lower than the national average

49%

Would definitely recommend

16% lower than the national average

Nassau University Medical Center

National Average

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%43%58%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%46%57%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%72%84%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%68%76%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%27%47%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%61%75%

Nassau University Medical Center

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%60%67%

Quietness

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

100%50%0%39%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Mukhija did a fantastic job on my son’s surgery. The doctor was very thorough explaining the process. He constantly asked if we had questions and was patient in answering all of them. Fantastic bedside manner. Highly recommend!

Apr 18 2025

Review for Dr. Mukhija

I am extremely pleased with Dr. Cole and his staff. From entering to exiting it was a pleasant experience. I had 2 teeth extracted and it was pain free. Thank-you Dr. Cole and your staff.

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Cole

He is an excellent doctor radiologist!

Apr 16 2025

Review for Dr. Weingarten

I appreciated that Dr. Mclenan took the time to explain things thoroughly . He also answered all my questions in detail and made me feel comfortable.

Apr 09 2025

Review for Dr. McLenan

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Nadell for 33 years. I wish he could be my physician for all of my healthcare needs. He is a true patient advocate, provides excellent patient care and listens to any and all questions and concerns. My sons are now 26 and 24 and he was so encouraging and supportive to...

Apr 09 2025

Review for Dr. Nadell

Location

Nassau University Medical Center

2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow NY 11554

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(516) 572-0123

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nassau University Medical Center located?

Nassau University Medical Center is located at 2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Nassau University Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Nassau University Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Nassau University Medical Center highly rated with patients?

49% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Nassau University 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 Nassau University Medical Center?

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How does Nassau University Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

2201 Hempstead Tpke

East Meadow, NY 11554

Directions

(516) 572-0123