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Awards & Accolades

Learn about the numerous awards and accolades earned by NewYork-Presbyterian for excellence in patient care, medical services, and leadership in healthcare.

NewYork-Presbyterian was named one of the Nation’s Best Hospitals and a #1 Hospital in New York.

U.S. News & World Report, 2025.

NewYork-Presbyterian is nationally ranked in more specialties than any other hospital in New York State.

U.S. News & World Report, 2025.

NewYork-Presbyterian is listed as a Forbes Best Employer for Women 2025.

Awards by location

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

Located in the heart of Flushing, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is an award-winning, 535-bed hospital that provides comprehensive care and inpatient services to the Queens community. Learn about our awards and distinctions below.

  • The stroke program at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus award.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens earned the 2024 Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for treating patients who suffer from severe heart attacks.
  • The cancer program at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is approved by the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer. The program offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. Our team is board-certified in the major medical specialties.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is a recipient of the 2025 Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Awards. Healthgrades, 2025. 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens was awarded America's 100 Best Hospitals Award 2024-2025 and America's 250 Best Hospitals Award 2022-2025. Healthgrades, 2025.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens received nine Specialty Clinical Quality Awards 2023-2025. Healthgrades, 2025. 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens has been awarded the Baby Friendly Hospital designation by the accrediting body and national authority Baby-Friendly USA.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is the only four-star hospital in the borough. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 2024.
  • The only comprehensive heart program in Queens. New York State, Dept. of Health, 2024.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens received a CMS 4-star ranking for 2025, the only four-star hospital in the borough of Queens. 
  • Vizient 19/188 (89th percentile) ranking of all Large, Specialized Complex Care participating organizations in the country. Vizient, 2024. 
  • Leapfrog Patient Safety Grade A for 2024. 
  • American College of Surgeons NSQIP Meritorious status 2023 (the highest surgical quality honor). 
  • Joint Commission Thrombectomy Capable Stroke and Total Hip and Knee Certified.
  • National Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program
  • Our Radiation Oncology Department is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR)
  • National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers  (NAPBC)
  • Certified Level 3 Pediatric Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)
  • Vizient: Number 11 out of 192 participating Large, Specialized Complex Care Medical Centers in the 2025 Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking
  • Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) Level 3 – Bronze
  • ACS accredited Level 1 Trauma Center
  • ACS accredited center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery  (MBSAQIP)
  • NSQIP Meritorious Award for Surgical Quality Excellence for the last 6 out of 7 years (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Since its opening in 1887, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has provided comprehensive care and services to the Brooklyn community. Learn about our hospital’s awards and distinctions below.

  • Accredited as an American College of Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital was designated a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC).
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has achieved the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital’s Epilepsy Center is accredited by the National Accreditation of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a level three epilepsy center. Level three epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest-level medical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital’s stroke program has earned the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus award as well as a spot on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has been recognized on behalf of the American Heart Association (AHA) with Get with the Guidelines- Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Bronze.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has been awarded the Baby Friendly Hospital Designation by the accrediting body and national authority BabyFriendly USA.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is a 2024 Vizient top performer. 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital received a Leapfrog Grade A. 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital received a Patient Safety Award in 2024, 2023, and 2022. Healthgrades, 2025. 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital received four Specialty Clinical Quality Awards 2021-2024. Healthgrades, 2025.
  • Recipient of Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award (2024, 2023, 2022) for superior clinical outcomes in bariatric surgery. Healthgrades, 2025. 
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester is a 288-bed hospital dedicated to bringing comprehensive care and services to the Westchester community. Learn more about our awards and distinctions below.

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester is designated by the New York State Department of Health and the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. 
  • In recognition of our exceptional and prompt stroke care, we received the Get With The Guidelines- Gold Plus Award and Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll Award from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
  • The Carol H. Taylor Breast Health Center has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
  • The NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester  Breast Program is accredited by NAPBC-National Accreditation Program, which is provided to centers that are committed to providing the best possible care to patients with diseases of the breast. 
  • The NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester cancer program is approved by the Commission on the Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. The program offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and access to clinical trials.
  • More families choose to deliver their babies at NewYork-Presbyterian than any other hospital in New York City and Westchester. SPARCS, 2021. 
  • Recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) with the Lifeline STEMI Gold Award for the excellence we provide in heart attack and stroke care. 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester received the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award, a recognition given to critical care units in hospitals that demonstrate exceptional care within a healthy work environment. 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester was named among the top five percent in the nation for clinical excellence in Healthgrades in 2025. Healthgrades, 2025.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester received eight Specialty Clinical Quality Awards 2023-2025. Healthgrades, 2024.
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital is a 128-bed facility that offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. Learn about our awards and distinctions below.

  • Our stroke program has earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award as well as a spot on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley cancer program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (COC).
  • Our Cancer Center has National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. 
  • Our Radiation Oncology Department is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley radiology department is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center and as an ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center.
  • National Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Center for Sleep Medicine received accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for meeting and exceeding its standards for providing the highest quality of care.
  • For meeting the highest standards for patient safety and quality care, Hudson Valley Bariatric Surgery Program is accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the MBSAQIP, a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley have been designated an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley has been awarded the Baby Friendly Hospital designation by the accrediting body and national authority Baby-Friendly USA.
  • New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital is proud to have achieved certification as a Silver Certified Safe Sleep Hospital from Cribs for Kids®.
  • American College of Radiology Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital

Part of Children’s Hospital of New York, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital is Manhattan's only hospital dedicated solely to the care of children, and one of the largest providers of children's health services in the tri-state area. Learn about the awards and distinctions that set us apart.

  • One of five ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) programs in the world designated as a Platinum Center of Excellence by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) for Excellence in Life Support.
  • Verified as a Level one Children’s Surgery Center and Level one Trauma Center, the highest-level designation by the American College of Surgeons. They are the only children’s hospital in New York State with both designations.
  • Awarded the Baby Friendly Hospital designation by the accrediting body and national authority Baby-Friendly USA.
  • National Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a world-renowned, 738-bed hospital that provides emergency, primary, and specialty care. Learn more about our awards and distinctions.

  • National Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center is an 862-bed facility recognized for leading medical education, groundbreaking research, and exceptional patient care. Learn more about our awards and distinctions below.

  • National Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital provides innovative care and services to communities in northern Manhattan, including Inwood and Washington Heights. Learn more about our awards and distinctions below.

  • The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognize those hospitals that continuously apply the most up-to-date evidence-based stroke treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes within the communities they serve. This designation also identifies industry-recognized quality improvement programs for patients with type 2 diabetes.
  • National Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital is dedicated to bringing outstanding patient care and services to New York City’s downtown. Learn more about our hospital’s awards and distinctions below.

  • The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognize those hospitals that continuously apply the most up-to-date evidence-based stroke treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes within the communities they serve. This designation also identifies industry-recognized quality improvement programs for patients with type two diabetes.
  • National Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan has been awarded the Baby Friendly Hospital designation by the accrediting body and national authority Baby-Friendly USA.

Awards by specialty

Cardiology

NewYork-Presbyterian stands as a national leader in heart care, research, and innovation. Learn more about the awards, rankings, and distinctions that set us apart:

  • We treat more heart patients than any other hospital in the nation. 2023-2024 U.S. News and World Report, Top 50 Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery Ranking. 
  • We perform more heart surgeries than any other hospital in New York State. SPARCS, 2021.
  • We perform the most heart transplants in the nation. UNOS, 2025.
  • We perform the most TAVR procedures in New York State. NYS Cardiac Data Reporting System, 2019. 
  • NewYork-Presbyterian is the hospital that more doctors choose for their cardiac patients than any other hospital in New York State. Hospital Data Insights, 2023. 
Transplant

NewYork-Presbyterian is dedicated to advancing organ transplantation and improving outcomes for patients who undergo transplants. See why we are one of the most experienced and innovative transplant programs in the country:

  • We have performed over 20,000 transplants. UNOS, 2025.
  • We have the largest transplant program in the nation. UNOS, 2025.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian has the largest lung transplant program in New York State. UNOS, 2025.
  • We perform more lung transplants than any other hospital in New York State. UNOS, 2025.
  • Our lung transplant patients’ three-year survival rate is higher than the national average. SRTR, 2023.
  • Our lung transplant patients live longer compared to the national average. SRTR, 2023.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian has the best heart transplant survival rates in the nation at three years. SRTR, 2024.
  • We perform the most pediatric heart transplants in the country. UNOS, 2023.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian created the first program in the nation to offer minimally invasive laparoscopic donor surgery. Journal of Robotic Surgery, 2022.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian's kidney transplant program is the largest in the nation. UNOS, 2023.
Pediatrics

NewYork-Presbyterian is recognized on a national and regional level for its pediatric expertise and breadth of services for children of all ages. Learn more about what sets us apart:

  • Ranked #1 Children’s Hospital in New York State. U.S. News & World Report, 2024.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian is national ranked in more specialties than any other hospital in New York State. U.S. News & World Report, 2024.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian treats more pediatric patients than any other hospital in New York City. SPARCS, 2021.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian does the most pediatric heart surgeries in the tri-state. SPARCS, 2023.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian has done the most pediatric heart transplants in the country. OPTN, 2024.
  • NewYork-Presbyterian treats more children with complex conditions than any other hospital in New York State. SPARCS, 2023.
  • We are the children’s hospital in New York with the most specialists. Based on registered physicians on Doximity, which represents more than 80% of physicians in the U.S.
Neurology & Neurosurgery

NewYork-Presbyterian provides advanced neurologic and neurosurgical care for both adults and children. See why we are recognized as leaders in the field:

  • NewYork-Presbyterian does more adult neurosurgeries in the five-county area than any other hospital in New York City. SPARCS, 2023.
Women's Health

NewYork-Presbyterian offers a comprehensive range of women’s health services, from routine OB/GYN exams to specialized care for high-risk pregnancies. See what sets us apart:

  • More families choose to deliver with NewYork-Presbyterian than any other hospital in New York City and Westchester combined. SPARCS, 2021.