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Patient Relations

Richmond University Medical Center’s patient representatives are your personal advocates and are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 718-818-4340 for assistance with any area of concern. If you need assistance after hours, you can either:

  • Contact the hospital operator at 718-818-1234 and ask to speak to an Assistant Director of Nursing on duty
  • Leave a message and a patient representative will return your call as soon as possible                            

Patient Services

Do you need help in any of the following areas?

  • Negotiating the hospital process
  • Resolving conflicts
  • Registering complaints
  • Issuing advance directives
  • Contacting patient/family support

Call 718-818-4340 for help.  

You Need an Interpreter?

Interpreters can be arranged through the Nursing or the Patient Relations Department. Our advanced telecommunications system offers translation services in over 120 languages; certified ASL interpreters are also available on request. Call 718-818-4340 to arrange for an interpreter or for more information.


Samantha Salhany

“I started volunteering at RUMC over the summer to get experience. The doctors taught me a lot about why they like helping people. RUMC is definitely a place I’d like to work when I’ve finished my training.”

Samantha Salhany

RUMC Volunteer

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