Kings County Hospital Center is located at 451 Clarkson Avenue (between New York and Albany Avenues), Brooklyn, NY 11203.

For appointments, call 718-245-3325.
For general information, call 718-245-3131.

Visiting Hours

Visitors are asked to observe the hours below when visiting patients at the hospital:

Visiting in special care units is always at the discretion of the nurse-in-charge, in accordance with the patient's medical condition.

Important Telephone Numbers for Hospital Patients

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Patients being admitted to the hospital are asked to bring personal items that will help make their stay comfortable, especially pajamas or nightgown, bathrobe, slippers, toothbrush and other toilet articles. They should also bring any proper insurance identification such as Blue Cross, Medicare and/or Medicaid cards, and other hospital insurance cards they have.

The hospital has phones to rent or buy. New telephones are available for purchase at $7. The use of cell phones is prohibited within the hospital. Television rental is available for $5.00 per day.

At the time of admission, an accompanying relative or friend should take home any cash, jewelry or other valuables. The hospital cannot accept responsibility for money or valuables taken to the nursing units.

The hospital's general discharge time is 11:00 am Each patient's healthcare team includes a case manager who will arrange for follow-up care and other services needed to ensure that recuperation is successful.