What is the emergency room wait time at University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate )?

Patients spend a median of 164 minutes (2 hours 44 minutes) in the emergency department at University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate ), according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate ) have an emergency room?

University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate ) provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate )?

University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate ) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate ) located?

University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate ) is at 445 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

What is the phone number for University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate )?

The phone number for University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate ) is (718) 270-1000.

University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate )Brooklyn, NY

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Acute Care Hospitals

376Beds

Time ZoneEST
CountyKings
Emergency CapableYes
FIPS36047
Area Code718

Quality and performance

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026

Patients spend an average of 2 hours 44 minutes in the emergency department at University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate ). That is 36 minutes shorter than the New York average of 3 hours 20 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 1/5

Left before seen 1%

ER volume high

Type Acute Care

Ownership Government

Maternity Birthing-friendly

Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate ). For a medical emergency, call 911.

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University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate ) Address 445 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203

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