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.
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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
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™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
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
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section 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 Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
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).
Learn more about patient experienceThe Brooklyn Hospital Center
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
National Average
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
Widelyne Laporte Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Kerr
Doctor was friendly and made me feel at ease. Short wait time, I had an early appt. Nurse was also very warm and welcoming.
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Dvorkina
He is the best rheumatologist I have ever been to. He was able to help me, relieve me of pain, I could not say enough about how his office took care of me. They do not make doctors of this caliber anymore.
Satisfied Patient Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Schwartzfarb
Administrative staff never had a direct answer to any question. Always gave me different co pay amounts for the same service. Doctor picks and chooses which Saturdays she wants to be in office when practice is open on Saturdays. Appointment times don’t matter because after checking in they’ll still...
Apr 14 2025
Review for Dr. Nasreen
I don't understand how a doctor can be so rude. What do you gain? Dismissive, rude, and talked to me like I had a low IQ. I waited for 45 mins, saw me for 5.
Apr 12 2025
Review for Dr. Archibald
Location
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
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.
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...