Doctors Hospital (Manhattan)

Doctors Hospital (Manhattan) was a medical facility located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. It was established in 1929 and was known for its high standard of care and innovative medical treatments. The hospital was closed in 2004 and the building was converted into luxury condominiums.

History

Doctors Hospital was founded in 1929 by a group of physicians who wanted to create a hospital that would provide high-quality care to the residents of Manhattan. The hospital was located in a 14-story building on East 88th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues. The hospital was known for its high standard of care and innovative medical treatments. It was one of the first hospitals in the country to offer magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans.

Facilities

The hospital had 250 beds and a staff of over 500 physicians. It had a full range of medical and surgical services, including a cardiology department, a neurology department, and a radiology department. The hospital also had a emergency department that was open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Closure

In 2004, the hospital was closed due to financial difficulties. The building was sold and converted into luxury condominiums. The closure of the hospital was a significant loss to the community, as it had been a major provider of healthcare services in the Upper East Side for over 75 years.

Legacy

Despite its closure, Doctors Hospital is still remembered for its contributions to the field of medicine. Many of the physicians who worked at the hospital went on to have successful careers in medicine, and the hospital's innovative approach to healthcare continues to influence medical practices today.