Four New York Hospitals Among Top 20 in the Nation, US News & World Report Announces
Four New York hospitals — three in NYC and one on Long Island — are among the top 20 medical centers in the nation, U.S. News & World Report announced Tuesday.
New York Hospitals Honored
Mount Sinai Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell, North Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health in Manhasset, and NYU Langone Hospitals made the honor roll for 2024-2025.
Notable Achievements
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell was particularly lauded for its cardiology, neurology, and orthopedic services.
Last year, US News stopped numerically ranking top performers following accusations of bias and imprecise methodology.
Assessment Criteria
For its annual rankings, the outlet assesses nearly 5,000 hospitals, evaluating them on more than 30 medical and surgical services.
State-by-State Breakdown
With five hospitals highlighted on the honor roll, California was the only state to beat New York.
NYU Langone’s Accomplishments
Dr. Robert I. Grossman, CEO of NYU Langone and dean of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that the accolades extend across all NYU Langone hospitals, including Tisch Hospital, Kimmel Pavilion, and NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in Manhattan; NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island; and NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn.
“Not only is our overall ranking one of the highest in the United States, but nine of our specialties are among the top five in the nation,” Grossman said in a statement to The Post. “We are unique in that exceptional patient outcomes come from all of our hospitals, with each of these contributing to our ranking.”
Mount Sinai’s Achievements
In a memo to faculty and staff, Mount Sinai leaders noted the hospital is on the honor roll for the ninth consecutive year and ranked No. 1 in the nation for geriatrics services for the fifth year in a row.
Northwell Health’s Performance
In its statement, Northwell Health reported that North Shore University Hospital ranked in the top 51 in all 10 specialties it serves. Six other Northwell Health facilities performed well in the ratings as well.
Highlights from the Rankings
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center was recognized as the second-best US hospital for cancer.
- In cardiology, heart and vascular surgery services, NYU Langone Hospitals is No. 2 in the country, followed by Mount Sinai Hospital at No. 4 and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell at No. 5.
- NYU Langone Hospitals is tops in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery, while NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell is fourth.
- The Hospital for Special Surgery on the Upper East Side is No. 1 for orthopedics, while NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is No. 3 and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell is No. 4.
Conclusion
The recognition of these four New York hospitals as among the top 20 in the nation is a testament to their commitment to providing exceptional patient care and outcomes. The hospitals’ achievements in various specialties and services demonstrate their dedication to delivering high-quality medical care to their patients.
FAQs
Q: What is the US News & World Report Best Hospitals list?
A: The US News & World Report Best Hospitals list is an annual ranking of hospitals in the United States based on their performance in various medical and surgical services.
Q: How are hospitals evaluated for the Best Hospitals list?
A: Hospitals are evaluated on more than 30 medical and surgical services, including patient survival rates, quality of nursing care, and other measures.
Q: What is the significance of being named to the honor roll?
A: Being named to the honor roll indicates that a hospital has achieved a high level of excellence in patient care and outcomes, and is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation.
