About Erie County Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Erie County Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Buffalo, NY, serving Erie County and the surrounding Buffalo community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Buffalo can seek immediate care at Erie County Medical Center's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 2-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Erie County Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Buffalo area.
When choosing a hospital in Buffalo, NY, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Erie County Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Erie County Medical Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Buffalo, NY may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Erie County Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Erie County Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Erie County Medical Center performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Erie County Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Lindsey Clark, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Gina Tundo, MD
Urology
Dr. Colleen Klos, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Gregory Castiglia, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Sushama Thandla, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Remek Kocz, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Helen Potter, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Dustin Morgan, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Jacob Chenez, DO
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Travis Blanton, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. James Lukan, MD
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Christine Ehrensberger, PA
Physician Assistant
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Dr. Frederick Elliott, MD
General Practice
Dr. Elizabeth Koch, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Elizabeth Smith
Physician Assistant
Dr. Julia Hitchcock, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Mohammad Khan, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Chelsey Cantie, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Bradley Carrier
Internal Medicine
Dr. Shania Trippy, PA
Physician Assistant
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Erie County Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Erie County Medical Center?
Erie County Medical Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Erie County Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Erie County Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Erie County Medical Center?
Erie County Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - other ownership.
How many doctors practice at Erie County Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Erie County Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·