Health Information Management Department (Medical Records Department)

(718) 240-5561

New York State law requires all healthcare practitioners and facilities to grant patients access to their own medical records (there are a few exceptions).  Patients, parents or legal guardians requesting a copy of medical records must provide a signed request form.

You can access information about birth certificate records or obtain copies by contacting the NYC Bureau of records at the following web site. NYC Bureau of Records

If you want to see your medical records, ask your doctor or call the Health Information Management Department.  New York State law guarantees you the opportunity to inspect your medical records within 10 days of your discharge.

Address the request for medical records to:

Director of the Health Information Management Department
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
One Brookdale Plaza
Brooklyn, NY  11212