1415 Portland Ave. Suite 350, Rochester, NY 14621
Phone: 585-239-7349
The Sands-Constellation Heart Institute is a network of heart care experts located throughout the Rochester area and Central and Western New York regions, working together to provide each and every patient with the latest and best possible cardiac care. We have a national reputation as a center of excellence in diagnosing, preventing, treating and managing heart disease and conditions. We were recognized by Healthgrades in 2019 as being among the top 5% in the country for heart services.
- Bipul Baibhav, MD - Program Director
- Mary Bostock, MD - OBGYN
- Dmitry Chuprun, MD - Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Jeremiah Depta, MD - Interventional Cardiology
- Christine Fedick - Program Manager
- Scott Feitell, DO - Advanced Heart Failure
- Matthew Funderburk, MD - Cardiology
- Lyudmila Kuchma, NP - HCM Advanced Practice Provider
- Patrick McCabe, PharmD - Pharmacist
- Soon Park, MD - Co-Director, Cardiac Surgery
- Kimberly Provenzano, NP - Genetics
- Kourtney Reed, LMSW - Social Work
- Christopher Reiss - Scheduling
- Gaurav Sharma, MD - Cardiology
Rochester, New York, the 4th-largest city in the state, resides on the southern shores of Lake Ontario, across the border from Canada, in the Finger Lakes region of Western New York. In 1825, when the Erie Canal connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, Rochester became one of the first economic “boomtowns.” First known as the “Flour City,” for its manufacturing of the popular baking item, it later became known as the “Flower City,” a center of gardening excellence that is still celebrated with an annual Lilac Festival. Rochester was named Condé Nast’s 2nd friendliest city in the U.S. in 2023 and was the hometown to many influential people and businesses, including: escaped slave, abolitionist, and namesake of the local airport, Frederick Douglass; his good friend and fellow civil rights leader, women’s suffragist Susan B. Anthony; Eastman Kodak founder George Eastman; Xerox; Wegman’s; and Western Union. Local universities include Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester.
The weather in Rochester features four very distinct seasons, winter being the longest. Although average snowfall is typically close to 100 inches, not nearly that much has fallen within the past five years. Summers can be quite lovely. Don’t forget to check the weather a few days before you visit.
To learn the basics for Rochester Regional Health’s Sands-Constellation Heart Institute HCM Center patients and visitors, click here. For a deep dive into all of your travel and housing options, expand each of the categories provided on this page. To dig into local lodging, including hotels and short-term rentals, scroll down, and click on the tab of your choice.
Lodging
There are plenty of lodging options in Rochester, NY. The Center of Excellence is located in the Irondequoit neighborhood, which is northeast of the downtown area. Click on the tabs above for our specific recommendations.
A few items of note:
- The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at the Sands-Constellation Heart Institute at Rochester Regional Health is located at 1415 Portland Avenue, Suite 350, Rochester, NY 14621. The HCM program office is in the Medical Office Building next to Rochester General Hospital. Phone: 585-239-7349
- The following services are available if you need durable medical equipment at your lodging location:
- Fonte Home Medical Equipment Superstore (585-338-1000)
- Includes free delivery
- Westside Medical Supply (585-227-8750)
- Cloud of Goods
- A well-reviewed national franchise that offers rental options for scooters, wheelchairs, hospital beds, other medical equipment, and much more.
- Fonte Home Medical Equipment Superstore (585-338-1000)
Hotels
The annual average nightly hotel room rate in Rochester, NY (excluding taxes) in 2023 is $114.
Many lodging options that do not include a kitchenette do have refrigerators and/or microwaves available to guests. You may need to request them in advance.
We’ve researched some HCM patient-friendly amenities you may wish to take advantage of, including patient pricing discounts, connecting rooms, kitchenettes, and courtesy shuttles. Our list of hotel recommendations is below.
We hope you’ll use the list below to assist in your hotel search:
Hampton Inn Rochester - Irondequoit (585-339-3500)
3-star hotel; To see COE discount rates, visit the website, click on "Special Rates," and in the "Corporate Account" box, enter code: 0002701951. All rooms have a couch, fridge, and microwave. The Queen Suite has a kitchenette.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- Self-Parking Available On Site
Holiday Inn Express Rochester NE - Irondequoit (585-342-0430)
2-star hotel; The COE discount rate is $89/night plus tax, as long as rooms are available; you must make your reservation by phone in order to get this rate. "Featured" rooms have sofas in them, while "Standard" rooms have a chaise lounge or regular chair. All rooms have a mini fridge and a microwave.
- COE Discount Available
- Handicap Accessible
- Self-Parking Available On Site
Staybridge Suites Rochester (585-527-9110)
3-star hotel; To receive the COE discount rate: 1) Call the hotel and ask to speak to Jon Piscitelli, Director of Sales, about the Rochester Regional Hospital rate; OR 2) Visit the hotel website, and, when you are booking a room, on the "Rate Preference" drop-down menu, select "Rochester Regional H**" All rooms have a sofa and a full kitchen. Although connecting rooms are not available, requests for rooms close to each other can be made.
- COE Discount Available
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Self-Parking Available On Site
- TripAdvisor Top 10 Reviews
Courtyard Rochester Downtown (585-504-2750)
3-star hotel; All rooms have a pull-out sofa bed. Connecting rooms are available but not guaranteed. All rooms have a fridge and a microwave. There is a courtesy hotel shuttle that can take you anywhere within a 3-mile radius. The COE is 3.2 miles from the hotel, and management seemed agreeable to that distance, but be sure to double-check before you visit.
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- Courtesy Shuttle Available
- Self-Parking Available On Site
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Short-Term (AirBnB/VRBO)
Short-term rentals are available in the greater Rochester, NY area, and the list below includes sole occupancy/single unit properties, some of which have one or more accessibility features. Review each individual listing for specifics.
Average Review (1-5): 5
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- On-Site Laundry
- Kitchen
- On-site parking
Average Review (1-5): 4.74
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- Kitchen
- On-site parking
Average Review (1-5): 4.5
- House
- Self check-in
- On-Site Laundry
- Kitchen
- On-site parking
- Pets Allowed
Cozy Home in Rochester, NY Suburb
Average Review (1-5): 4.9
- House
- Self check-in
- On-Site Laundry
- Kitchen
- On-site parking
Travel information is provided through a collaboration between The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and Reasonable Accommodations LLC.
The HCMA and Reasonable Accommodations will make their best effort to keep the Patient Travel Planning Guide as current as possible. The HCMA cannot give any guarantees with regard to the prices, opening times, and availability of any specified facilities. Additionally, just because facilities are mentioned does not necessarily mean that these will always be available. Changes may also have been made to the specified prices, opening times, and availability.
