Introduction
New York City is a bustling metropolis renowned for its world - class medical facilities. Patients from around the globe come here seeking top - notch healthcare services. In this comprehensive review, we will delve into the hospitals featured in the ranking list, aiming to provide you with a detailed and in - depth understanding of these high - scoring institutions.
Several well - known ranking systems have evaluated New York City hospitals based on various factors such as medical specialties, patient outcomes, and quality of care. By exploring these rankings, patients can make more informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Overall Rankings in New York
U.S. News evaluated 207 hospitals in New York, and 33 of them met the high standards set by the publication and were ranked in the state. In the New York City area, some hospitals stand out with top - notch rankings.
Hospital Name | Location | State Rank | National Adult Specialties Ranking | National Pediatric Specialties Ranking | High - Performing Specialties/Procedures |
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New York - Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia and Cornell | New York, NY 10065 - 4870 | #1 | 14 | 10 | 1 specialty & 20 procedures/conditions |
Mount Sinai Hospital | New York, NY 10029 - 0310 | #1 | 12 | 4 | 20 procedures/conditions |
North Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health | Manhasset, NY 11030 - 3816 | #1 | 9 | - | 15 procedures/conditions |
NYU Langone Hospitals | New York, NY 10016 - 6402 | #1 | 13 | 3 | 1 specialty & 20 procedures/conditions |
Lenox Hill Hospital at Northwell Health | New York, NY 10075 - 1850 | #5 | 10 | - | 1 specialty & 16 procedures/conditions |
Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell Health | New Hyde Park, NY 11040 - 1496 | #6 | 9 | 8 | 1 specialty & 14 procedures/conditions |
St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center | Roslyn, NY 11576 - 1353 | #6 | 8 | - | 1 specialty & 16 procedures/conditions |
Montefiore Medical Center | Bronx, NY 10467 - 2401 | #8 | 4 | 3 | 5 specialties & 15 procedures/conditions |
Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West Hospitals | New York, NY 10025 - 1716 | #9 | 4 | - | 4 specialties & 12 procedures/conditions |
New York - Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital | Brooklyn, NY 11215 - 3609 | #9 | 5 | - | 3 specialties & 11 procedures/conditions |
These hospitals' high rankings in multiple specialties and procedures/conditions showcase their excellence in providing comprehensive medical care. For example, New York - Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia and Cornell's national ranking in 14 adult specialties and 10 pediatric specialties indicates its wide - ranging expertise in different medical fields.
Rankings in the New York, NY Metropolitan Area
In the New York, NY metropolitan area, which includes Long Island, Westchester County, and northern New Jersey, the rankings provide more in - depth information about local hospitals.
Hospital Name | Location | Metro Area Rank | National Pediatric Specialties Ranking | High - Performing Specialties/Procedures |
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White Plains Hospital | White Plains, NY 10601 - 4699 | #19 | - | 6 specialties & 8 procedures/conditions |
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ 08901 - 1928 | #22 | 2 | 2 specialties & 12 procedures/conditions |
New York - Presbyterian Queens Hospital | Flushing, NY 11355 - 5045 | #23 | - | 3 specialties & 9 procedures/conditions |
Jersey Shore University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health | Neptune, NJ 07754 - 0397 | #24 | 4 | 2 specialties & 10 procedures/conditions |
Northern Westchester Hospital at Northwell Health | Mount Kisco, NY 10549 - 3477 | #24 | - | 3 specialties & 7 procedures/conditions |
NYC Health and Hospitals - Elmhurst | Elmhurst, NY 11373 - 1329 | #26 | - | 1 specialty & 8 procedures/conditions |
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital | Oceanside, NY 11572 - 1551 | #27 | - | 1 specialty & 9 procedures/conditions |
Plainview Hospital at Northwell Health | Plainview, NY 11803 - 4978 | #27 | 1 | 2 specialties & 6 procedures/conditions |
St. Joseph's University Medical Center | Paterson, NJ 07503 - 2691 | #29 | - | 1 specialty & 7 procedures/conditions |
Brooklyn Hospital Center | Brooklyn, NY 11201 - 5425 | #30 | - | 7 procedures/conditions |
These rankings help patients in the New York metropolitan area to assess which hospitals are well - suited for their specific medical needs, whether it's pediatric care or general medical procedures.
Other Notable Hospital Rankings and Achievements
U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals 2024–2025" List - NYC Health + Hospitals
All hospitals of NYC Health + Hospitals have been named to the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 - 2025 'Best Hospitals' list. This recognition is based on their excellence in treating conditions such as heart failure, heart attack, hip fracture, kidney failure, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Hospital Name | Treated Conditions |
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue | Heart failure, heart attack |
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst | Heart failure, heart attack, hip fracture, kidney failure |
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem | Heart failure |
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | Heart failure, diabetes, kidney failure |
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County | Heart failure, kidney failure |
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln | Heart failure, COPD, kidney failure |
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan | Heart failure |
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health | Heart failure |
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens | Heart failure, diabetes |
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull | COPD, diabetes |
These hospitals' inclusion in the list shows their commitment to providing high - quality care for common and serious medical conditions, serving the diverse population of New York City.
Top 15 Ranked Hospitals in New York by U.S. News & World Report
Stony Brook University Hospital and Staten Island University Hospital at Northwell Health are tied at #15 in the state. Stony Brook University Hospital is recognized for its high performance in five adult specialties and 13 procedures and conditions. Staten Island University Hospital at Northwell Health is rated “high performing” in six adult specialties and 11 procedures and conditions.
South Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health is ranked #14, with high ratings for five adult specialties and 13 procedures and conditions. Huntington Hospital at Northwell Health, ranked 13th, is nationally recognized for two adult specialties and rated “high performing” in six adult specialties and 10 procedures and conditions.
New York - Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West Hospitals are tied at #11. New York - Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is nationally ranked in five areas of specialties, with exceptional performance in three specialties and 11 procedures and conditions. Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West Hospitals are ranked nationally in four specialties and are #16 in the nation for their care regarding cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery, with high performance in four specialties and 12 procedures and conditions.
Montefiore Medical Center is ranked 10th, with high performance ratings in five adult specialties and 15 procedures and conditions. Nationally, it is ranked in four adult specialties and three children specialties, including ranking 35th in the nation for adult cancer treatments. Morristown Medical Center, despite being located in Morristown, NJ, is ranked #9 in the state of New York, nationally ranked in nine specialties and “high performing” in three specialties and 18 procedures and conditions.
St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center, Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell Health, and Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health are tied at #6. St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center in Roslyn has eight national rankings and is “high performing” in 16 procedures and conditions and in cancer treatment. Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell Health in New Hyde is nationally ranked in 17 specialties and performs highly in 14 procedures and conditions. Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health is nationally ranked in six adult specialties and four children specialties and is ranked “high performing” in three adult specialties and 19 procedures and conditions.
Lenox Hill Hospital at Northwell Health is the 5th best hospital in New York, nationally ranked in 10 adult specialties, including being ranked #16 in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology, and having 17 “high performance” ratings. NYU Langone Hospital and North Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health, along with New York - Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia and Cornell and Mount Sinai Hospital, are ranked #1 in the state. NYU Langone Hospital is nationally recognized for 13 adult specialties and three children specialties, included in the honor roll, and deemed “high performing” for 20 procedures and conditions, including cancer treatments, and ranked #2 in endocrinology and diabetes care. North Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health is nationally ranked for nine specialties and performs highly in 15 procedures and conditions, being the 10th best orthopedic hospital. New York - Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia and Cornell is included in the honor roll list, ranked nationally in 14 adult specialties (including the #3 rank in psychiatry) and 10 children specialties, and ranked “high performing” in one adult specialty and 20 procedures and conditions. Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked the best hospital in the state, included in the U.S. News & Health Reports’ honor roll, ranked nationally in 12 adult specialties and four children specialties and receiving “high performing” acknowledgments for 20 procedures, and ranking #1 in the nation in geriatrics care.
Patient Reviews and Their Importance
Patient reviews play a crucial role in evaluating hospitals. While rankings focus on medical data and specialties, patient reviews provide insights into the patient experience, including aspects such as bedside manner of staff, wait times, and overall satisfaction. For example, according to a recent hospital consumer assessment of healthcare providers and system survey, the Hospital for Special Surgery had 88 percent of patients give the hospital an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest). This high rating reflects positively on the hospital's patient - centered care approach.
When choosing a hospital, patients should not only consider the hospital's rankings but also look into patient reviews. Positive patient reviews can give patients confidence in the hospital's ability to provide a comfortable and effective healthcare experience. Negative reviews, on the other hand, can alert patients to potential issues such as poor communication or long waiting times.
Conclusion
In conclusion, New York City is home to a multitude of world - class hospitals.