Albany Medical Center

43 New Scotland Ave · Albany, New York 12208

Albany Medical Center is a 760-bed academic medical center located in Albany, NY, serving as the region's only Level I Trauma Center and the primary teaching hospital for Albany Medical College. It offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including a dedicated children's hospital (Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital), advanced surgical procedures, and specialized care across numerous disciplines such as cardiology, oncology, and neurosciences. As a key component of the Albany Med Health System, it is committed to patient care, medical education, and biomedical research.

Specialties & Programs

Hospital information

24/7 Emergency Care
Available
Adult Trauma Center
Level I
Pediatric Trauma Center
Level II
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Pediatric Emergency Care
Available

Yes, dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department within the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital.

Stroke Center
Available

Yes, Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
Available

Yes, comprehensive cardiac services including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiac surgery. STEMI receiving center.

Burn Center
Available

Yes, the only verified adult and pediatric Burn Center in the region.

Air Ambulance / Helipad
Available

Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department, 24/7 emergency services.

About Emergency Department Waits

Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Albany Medical Center's current wait.

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