St. Peter's Hospitalist Program

While you are in the hospital, an expert in hospital medicine called a hospitalist may supervise and coordinate your care. You may see more than one member of our team during your stay.

Our Hospitalist Providers:

Often serve as the head of your health care team while you are in the hospital
Notify your primary care provider (PCP) when you are admitted and contact your PCP when you are discharged from the hospital
May visit you anytime between 8 am and 6 pm
Are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Your hospitalist will provide you with any prescriptions you may need until your follow-up appointment. Your hospitalist will also provide your primary care provider with a detailed report of findings and treatment plans from your stay. If you do not have a primary care physician, the hospitalist will refer you to one when it is time for you to be discharged.

After discharge, your primary care provider will be responsible for your medical care, including prescription refills.

Will I Receive a Separate Bill for Hospitalist Services?

Yes. The billing process for hospitalist care is similar to being billed by your primary care provider for a hospital visit. Learn more, phone St. Peter’s Health Partners Customer Service at 518-471-3000, or email us.

Our Hospitalist Team

St. Peter's Hospital Hospitalists Team Guide

Contact Our Hospitalists

If you have any additional questions about St. Peter's Hospitalist service or would like more information about the program while you are a patient, ask your nurse to contact your hospitalist. They will be happy to answer any of your questions.

If you are not a patient but would like more information regarding St. Peter's Hospitalist program, you may call 518-525-8600.

Become A St. Peter's Hospitalist

St. Peter’s Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter’s Health Partners, is the largest Catholic acute care community hospital in northeastern New York state. The hospital, founded in 1869 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, is a voluntary, not-for-profit community tertiary hospital with 442 beds, more than 900 staff physicians, and nearly 6,000 employees.

St. Peter's Hospital has received numerous awards and accolades over the years for high quality, compassionate care. These achievements are a direct reflection of the talented, caring professionals who work at our facilities all across St. Peter’s Health Partners.