About Samaritan Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Samaritan Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Watertown, NY, serving Jefferson County and the surrounding Watertown community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Watertown can seek immediate care at Samaritan Medical Center's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Samaritan Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Watertown area.
When choosing a hospital in Watertown, NY, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Samaritan Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Samaritan Medical Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Watertown, NY.
Mortality
Samaritan Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Samaritan Medical Center performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Samaritan 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 Samaritan Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. George Salloum, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Brian Zafonte, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Maribeth Evans, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Aaron Huizenga, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Boriana Kamenova, MD
Medical Oncology
Dr. Michael Hinman, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Brett Bunker
Physician Assistant
Dr. Laura Boggs, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Arismendy Nunez Garcia, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Dr. Lawrence Chin, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Carrie Guga, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. James Turecki, MD
Urology
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Dr. Caleb Atkins, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Brian Howser, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Jose Ospina, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Brittany Brown, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Emily Watson, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Claudia Fish, MD
Endocrinology
Dr. Matthew Elkins, MD
Pathology
Dr. Lindsey Williams, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Samaritan Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Samaritan Medical Center?
Samaritan Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Samaritan Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Samaritan Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Samaritan Medical Center?
Samaritan Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Samaritan Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Samaritan Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·