About St Peter's Hospital
Hospital overview and services
St Peter's Hospital is an acute care hospital in Albany, NY, serving Albany County and the surrounding Albany community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Albany can seek immediate care at St Peter's Hospital's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. St Peter's Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Albany area.
When choosing a hospital in Albany, NY, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review St Peter's Hospital'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
St Peter's Hospital 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 Albany, NY.
Mortality
St Peter's Hospital performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Patient Safety
St Peter's Hospital performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
St Peter's Hospital 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 St Peter's Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Scott Schiffman, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Samuel Anameze, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Karen Bertasso
Physician Assistant
Dr. Rahul Ravilla, MD
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Nancy Shrestha, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Elizabeth Mahan, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Louis Gold, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Donna Heffernan, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Sean Sheehan, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Jama Peacock Birsett, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Tracey Weigel, MD
Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Peter Forman, MD
Family Practice
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Dr. Abul Azad, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Timothy Nicholson, MD
Pediatric Medicine
Dr. Andre El-hajj, MD
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Saddam Abisse, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. David Jahangir, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Arismendy Nunez Garcia, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Dr. Lynn Craft, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Adriana Lisinschi, MD
Hematology/oncology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About St Peter's Hospital
What is the CMS rating for St Peter's Hospital?
St Peter's Hospital has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does St Peter's Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, St Peter's Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is St Peter's Hospital?
St Peter's Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at St Peter's Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with St Peter's Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·