I visited Ellis for the first time in May and ended up being admitted for 8 days. I was afraid to come there since I had only really been familiar with Albany Med, and saw the reviews of this hospital - but I also knew this was the closest option and I was in the worst pain I ever experienced. I was so pleasantly surprised by how nice and respectful almost everyone was in all of the departments that played a role in my care, especially the C6 staff that were with me my entire stay. I have since been to the ER again, one of their off-site labs, and an affiliated gastroenterologist and I am so grateful for Ellis.