Westchester Medical Center
Westchester Medical Center is a medical facility located in Valhalla, NY. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ and Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
13% 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
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
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
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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).
Learn more about patient experienceWestchester Medical Center
National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses 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
Westchester Medical Center
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Cho
I had the Natura Bra Breast Lift with fat grafting by Dr. Alizadeh and was extremely disappointed. I was told results would be long-lasting, but within 6 months my breasts had deflated to a small B cup from a D,DD. When I expressed concerns, I was told, there’s nothing I can do, and was later told I...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Alizadeh
I was satisfied with the initial appointment by Dr. Boyer. He listened to my concerns regarding my son and answered my questions. His billing department and office manager are the absolute worse to deal with. The office charged my insurance out of network even though I am in network with the office....
Melissa Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Boyer
I presented at the ER with severe malnutrition as I have not been able to eat or drink properly for several months. I was triaged and placed into a room quickly; however once Dr. Plansky arrived, he made it abundantly clear from the moment that he walked into my room that he had every intention of...
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Plansky
Location
Westchester Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Westchester Medical Center located?
Westchester Medical Center is located at 100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Westchester Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Westchester Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ and Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Westchester Medical Center highly rated with patients?
52% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Westchester 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 Westchester Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Westchester Medical Center profile..
How does Westchester 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.
The professionalism of Dr. Cho and staff was exceptional. In addition, Dr. Cho takes ample time to explain and review health issues