Stony Brook University Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
2% lower than the national average
Stony Brook University Hospital is a medical facility located in Stony Brook, NY. This hospital has been recognized for America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2023, 2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2022, 2021
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceStony Brook University Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Stony Brook University Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Sep 22 2023
Review for Dr. Chikwe
Dr. Curro, Listens and I never feel rushed, she is kind and easy to talk to.
Sep 20 2023
Review for Dr. Curro
Cheryl Rondinella allowed me to intern with her this past summer before I went on to applying to graduate schools for Speech Pathology. She is truly so insightful and knowledgeable, she solidified my desire to enter the field of communication sciences & disorders. Her professionalism, empathy, and...
Sarah Bartlett Sep 20 2023
Review for Cheryl Rondinella
Dr. Weissbart is absolutely one of my favorite Doctors. He not only is extremely knowledgeable, but his bedside manner is one of the greatest I’ve come across!! For someone who is in the healthcare industry I know what too look for and this Doctor checks off every box. His staff is equally as...
Kimberly Havell Sep 19 2023
Review for Dr. Weissbart
Dr. Slutsky performed a MOHS procedure on my hand a month ago. My first impression, like my last, earlier today, was that he was very pleasant, informative and thorough. He explained everything he was going to do in a clear, concise manor. I never felt as though I was being talked down to. After...
Richard Doyle Sep 19 2023
Review for Dr. Slutsky
Location
Stony Brook University Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook University Hospital located?
Stony Brook University Hospital is located at 101 NICOLLS ROAD, Stony Brook, NY 11794. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Stony Brook University Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Stony Brook University Hospital has been awarded with America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and 8 more in the past two years.
Is Stony Brook University Hospital highly rated with patients?
65% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Stony Brook University Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Stony Brook University Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Stony Brook University Hospital profile..
How does Stony Brook University Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
I was diagnosed with ascending aortic aneurysm and bicuspid aortic aneurysm which would require open heart surgery. My cardiologist recommended I consult with the surgery department and that I make an appointment to see Dr. Chikwe. During our initial consultation with her and her Nurse Practitioner,...