Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) — East Side, Buffalo, NY
462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215
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About This Location
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) is part of ECMC (Erie County Medical Center) — Western New York's public safety-net teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center. ECMC (573 beds) is a SUNY teaching hospital affiliated with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, serving Buffalo's East Side and providing the region's only adult Level I Trauma Center. ECMC operates inpatient and outpatient services including urgent care, specialty clinics, and regional trauma/burn center.
About East Side
East Side is historically Buffalo's African-American community — Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor, East Side revitalization. Served by ECMC (the safety-net hospital serving East Side) and Roswell Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) the public hospital?
Yes — ECMC (Erie County Medical Center) is Western New York's public safety-net hospital, operated by the ECMC Corporation (a public benefit corporation). ECMC is the region's only Level I adult Trauma Center and serves as a teaching hospital for the UB Jacobs School of Medicine.
What insurance does ECMC accept?
ECMC accepts BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Independent Health, Univera, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Fidelis Care, Medicare, New York Medicaid (all MCOs), and most commercial plans. ECMC also serves uninsured patients with sliding-scale fees and financial assistance.
Where is ECMC?
ECMC at 462 Grider Street in Buffalo's East Side — 573 beds, Level I Trauma Center, Burn Center. 24/7 ED. Primary safety-net and trauma hospital for Western New York.
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