Dr. Raman Sood Joins Brooks-TLC Hospital System as Hematology ...
Oncology & Hematology • Dunkirk, NY • Since 1898
About
Dr. Raman Sood has joined Brooks-TLC Hospital System as the Hematology department lead, strengthening the Dunkirk, NY-based nonprofit hospital system’s hematology/oncology services. Brooks-TLC, founded in 1898 and headquartered in Dunkirk, operates multiple facilities in western New York, offering inpatient and outpatient hospital and urgent care services. The system lists hematology/oncology among its clinical specialties and continues to staff positions across its network, including roles like Rad Tech, RN, and Respiratory Therapist. Contact: 716-366-1111; HQ at 529 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048.
Clinic Type
Oncology & Hematology
Address
529 Central Ave, Dunkirk, New York 14048-2514, US
Phone
17163633933
nhobbs@brookshospital.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: 4.2 out of 5 stars (13 reviews)
- WebMD: 4.5 out of 5 stars (14 reviews)
- Vivian Health: 3.1 out of 5 stars (7 reviews (Vivian Health))
- Facebook: 64% recommend (57 reviews)
Patients praise
- Dr. Sood is well-regarded for his oncology/hematology expertise and bedside manner
- Dr. Sood provides long-term, locally-accessible cancer care expertise to the Dunkirk community
- Some patients appreciate specific staff members and departments at the hospital
Common complaints
- Reports of poor patient experience in specific departments (e.g., OB/ED issues)
- General hospital patient experience scores below national averages on some platforms
- Staff responsiveness and communication concerns mentioned by some patients
"Dr. Sood has a good bedside manner and spent time with me."
— Vitals patient perspective"Being a small hospital, management is stuck in a 20-year old timeframe. There is no OB dept and sometimes an OB nurse is staffed but not always..."
— Vivian Health review (general hospital feedback)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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