Stony Brook Medicine has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for 2025. This recognition places Stony Brook Medicine in the top 1% nationwide for overall care excellence and marks it as the only institution on Long Island to achieve this ranking. The award is shared among Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, and Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital.
William A. Wertheim, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President of Stony Brook Medicine, stated, “This distinction reflects our shared commitment across Stony Brook Medicine to bring exceptional care to our patients.” He emphasized that maintaining high standards of quality is crucial for such achievements.
Carol A. Gomes, MS, FACHE, CPHQ, Chief Executive Officer of Stony Brook University Hospital, expressed gratitude towards healthcare professionals at the institution. She noted the hospital's consistent improvement in rankings from the top 250 since 2015 to the top 100 since 2019 and now maintaining a position in the top 50 for three consecutive years.
Healthgrades' evaluation process involved analyzing risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 conditions and procedures across approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades remarked that “As one of America’s 50 Best, Stony Brook Medicine is elevating the standard for quality care nationwide.”
The recognition follows several specialty awards received by Stony Brook Medicine last fall. Consumers are encouraged to visit healthgrades.com for guidance on finding top-rated hospitals.
Stony Brook Medicine integrates various health-related initiatives including education and research through its five Health Sciences schools and multiple hospitals within Suffolk County.
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