Why Choose Us?
At ECMC, we’re more than just a hospital. We’re a community that’s made the patient experience our first priority, bringing compassionate, capable care to the eight counties of Western New York, as well as Southern Ontario.
The difference between healthcare and true care.
At every level of our organization, our team demonstrates dedication to caring for patients with the best expertise, knowledge, and technology—a commitment that’s been brought to life with our multiple centers of excellence, a growing main campus, and ever-increasing community involvement.
ECMC has been verified as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and the NYS Department of Health. Additionally, the NYS Department of Health has recognized ECMC as a regional center for burn care, behavioral health services, transplantation, medical oncology, head and neck cancer care, and rehabilitation.
It’s been our privilege to work on the most critical cases in Western New York, providing care to our patients when their need is greatest. This has also strengthened our ability to facilitate patient success stories in non-emergency medical situations.
Key Statistics for 2020
| Outpatient Visits | 299,297 |
| Emergency Visits | 65,180 |
| Discharges | 19,110 |
| Admissions via the ER | 15,741 |
| Surgeries | 11,555 |
Specialized Care Facilities
The care we provide is made possible by the advanced academic medical center on our main campus (573 inpatient beds) as well as various specialized care facilities and centers of excellence.
Center for Cancer Care
Specializing in Head & Neck, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Dental & Medical Oncology, Maxillofacial Prosthetics, and Breast Oncology is located on the second floor of the gleaming new Ambulatory Center.
Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation & Kidney Care
We’ve been performing kidney transplants since 1964 and pancreas transplants since 2004. Over this time, we have provided life-saving transplants to more than 1500 people.
Regional Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health
The Regional Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health is proud to offer mental health, psychiatric, and substance-use treatment services.
Primary Care and Family Health Centers
At ECMC, our Primary Care Physicians offer patients assistance with prevention and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and routine healthcare services.
30+ Outpatient Specialty Care Services
As a comprehensive medical center, ECMC offers outpatient specialty clinics to serve patients dealing with a variety of health issues. Whether you need a dermatologist, surgical consultation, or an ear, nose, and throat specialist, you can find quality outpatient care here at ECMC.
Terrace View Long-Term Care Facility
Terrace View is a state-of-the-art facility that provides high-quality care, comfort, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services for seniors and patients requiring long-term care in a convenient location.
The ECMC Story
Learn more by exploring the ECMC story—from the guiding principles that set us apart, to the current leaders paving the way forward, to opportunities for our community to make a difference by getting involved—and get to know why more Western New York residents choose ECMC for exceptional patient care and patient experiences.
Regional Economic Impact
Economic Activity: $1,004,000,000
The economic activity generated by hospitals—through jobs and purchasing of goods and services—makes up more than 10% of the state’s entire Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Total Dollars Generated: $97,000,000
New York hospitals are responsible for generating significant tax dollars and stimulating the economies of your local community and the whole state.
Jobs Generated: 5,800
Hospitals and health systems are often the largest employers in communities, generate many more jobs, and are a top 10 private sector employer in every region of New York State.
ECMC’s Continued Growth
General Surgeries
Both inpatient and outpatient procedures have increased by 25% from 9,159 cases in 2010 to 11,555 cases in 2020.
Emergency Department
ED volume has increased by 12% from 58,090 visits in 2010 to 65,180 visits in 2020.
Patient Volume
Total inpatients increased by 27% from 15,007 patients in 2010 to 19,110 patients in 2020.
Careers at ECMC
ECMC has become a destination of choice, not just for patients seeking the best care, but also for best-in-class physicians, surgeons, and support staff looking to grow their careers and impact in their fields. Most of our physicians, dentists, and pharmacists take advantage of the benefits offered them as members of our private practice plan. And as a major teaching facility for the University at Buffalo, ECMC is consistently at the forefront of medical research and innovation.
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With this combination of cutting-edge technology, experienced doctors, and a wealth of research, we’re proud to offer Western New York a healthier future—and prouder still to show our community the difference between healthcare and true care.
