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Stony Brook University Hospital

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.

64%

Patient Experience Rating

1% lower than the national average

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.

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Hospital Quality Awards

America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™

America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™

America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

Neurosciences Excellence Award™

Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™

Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.

Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™

Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient benign prostatic hyperplasia treatments

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2024, 2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was better than expected

11 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™

2024, 2023

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™

2023

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™

2024

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

2025, 2024, 2023

Neurosciences Excellence Award™

Neurosciences Excellence Award™

2025, 2024, 2023

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™

Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™

2025

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™

Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™

2025

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Data Source

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).

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63%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

3% lower than the national average

64%

Would definitely recommend

1% lower than the national average

Stony Brook University Hospital

National Average

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%74%75%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%86%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%46%47%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%55%58%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%55%57%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%74%76%

Stony Brook University Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%46%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%61%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

This doctor does not sugar coat things. He explains possible health concerns if lifesyle changes are not made, which I appreciated.

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Benhuri

Dr. Slutsky is a warm and compassionate Surgeon who immediately put me at ease when I first saw him for a consultation regarding Mohs surgery. When Performing my surgery, he explained what was happening every step of the way and made sure I was comfortable and anxiety free during the procedure. I...

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Slutsky

Dr. Spaliviero takes his time explaining, he is very caring, knowledgeable, he is compassionate about his work and cares for his patients. I felt very confident in his ability to provide for my care. Stephanie is so amazing, they are both fantastic. The entire staff is excellent, courteous and very...

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Spaliviero

Dr Camp is extremely thorough , professional and knowledgable . So happy he was recommended . I have already recommended my entire family to him and several friends, and I’ve only gone there for the first time yesterday . Maria at the front desk is so welcoming and a great member of their team . ...

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Camp

Dr. Raval has been very helpful in healing my lower back pain. The atmosphere at the clinic is always welcoming and relaxed. Dr. Raval is super friendly, and he brings a lot of positivity to each session, making PT an enjoyable experience. It’s clear he cares about his patients feeling supported and...

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Raval

Location

Stony Brook University Hospital

101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook NY 11794

CallDirections

(631) 689-8333

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stony Brook University Hospital located?

Stony Brook University Hospital is located at 101 Nicolls Rd, 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?

64% 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 12 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?

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Contact Us

101 Nicolls Rd

Stony Brook, NY 11794

Directions

(631) 689-8333