NEW HYDE PARK, NY – For the sixth consecutive year, Northwell Health is the most awarded health system in the New York tri-state area*, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings. Eight hospitals ranked among the best in New York state and six – North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset, Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center in New Hyde Park, Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, Huntington Hospital, South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) in Bay Shore and Glen Cove Hospital – combined to earn 30 adult specialties ranked among the top 50 nationally.
NSUH and LIJ, respectively, were ranked the fourth and fifth best hospitals in New York by U.S. News, while Lenox Hill was eighth. Other state-ranked Northwell hospitals include: Huntington (11th), SSUH (12th), Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco (16th), Staten Island University Hospital (18th) and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie (20th).
“For the sixth consecutive year, Northwell Health has had more hospitals recognized among the nation’s best than any other health system in the tri-state area,” said John D’Angelo, MD, Northwell’s president and CEO. “While we are honored by this recognition, it is ultimately a testament of the extraordinary people who make our mission possible. Across Northwell, our physicians, nurses, team members and volunteers remain focused on providing the highest quality care and improving the lives of the patients and communities we serve. We strive to be a trusted partner in health and wellness, and this recognition reflects the dedication, compassion and innovation our teams bring to that commitment every day. I am deeply grateful for all they do and proud of the difference they make for our patients and families.”
A CMS 5-star, Magnet-recognized institution which treats more than 90,000 patients each year, North Shore University Hospital is home to the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital, the Katz Women’s Hospital, Northwell Transplant Institute, neurosurgery and is one of the busiest emergency departments in the region. It was nationally ranked by U.S. News in 10 adult specialties for the second straight year: Diabetes and endocrinology (14th), orthopedics (15th), urology (15th), cardiology, heart and vascular (18th), neurology and neurosurgery (24th), obstetrics and gynecology (24th), pulmonology and lung surgery (25th), gastroenterology and GI surgery (30th), geriatrics (35th) and cancer (49th).
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, a Magnet-recognized hospital which treats more than 80,000 patients each year, is home to the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Hospital, the Katz Women’s Hospital and one of New York City’s top emergency departments. LIJ has seven clinical specialties ranked in the top 50 nationally by U.S. News: Diabetes and endocrinology (12th), orthopedics (17th), urology (21st), obstetrics and gynecology (27th), pulmonology and lung surgery (40th), geriatrics (42nd) and neurology and neurosurgery (44th).
A fixture on Manhattan’s Upper East Side for more than 160 years, Lenox Hill Hospital is a CMS 5-star, Magnet center of excellence which treats more than 144,000 patients each year. U.S. News ranked Lenox nationally in six specialties for the sixth year in a row: Cardiology, heart and vascular (25th), geriatrics (33rd), pulmonology and lung surgery (30th), neurology and neurosurgery (36th), orthopedics (39th) and urology (42nd).
Huntington Hospital, generally considered among the state’s best community hospitals, is a CMS 5-star and Magnet designated facility. U.S. News ranked Huntington nationally in four specialties: Diabetes and endocrinology (14th), orthopedics (25th), pulmonology and lung surgery (29th) and geriatrics (33rd).
South Shore University Hospital, a Magnet-recognized trauma center, was ranked by U.S. News in obstetrics and gynecology (20th) and diabetes and endocrinology (49th).
Glen Cove, a CMS 5-star, Magnet-recognized community hospital, is nationally-ranked for the third straight year by U.S. News for rehabilitation at No. 22. It is home to both acute inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient programs.
In addition, U.S. News introduced regional rankings in four specialties: Cancer, cardiology, orthopedics and rehabilitation. NSUH (cancer, cardiology, orthopedics), LIJ (cancer, orthopedics), Lenox (cardiology, orthopedics), Huntington (orthopedics), SSUH (cardiology, orthopedics) and Glen Cove (rehabilitation) each ranked in at least one specialty, along with Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck (rehabilitation) and Staten Island University Hospital (rehabilitation).
“A central tenet for Northwell Health is to advance health care in the region and to deliver the best outcomes and quality of care through both a more integrated system while giving patients more options and that great care is delivered through every door,” said Jill Kalman, MD, executive vice president, chief medical officer and deputy physician-in-chief at Northwell. “The latest U.S. News rankings bear that out. North Shore, LIJ, Lenox and Glen Cove are well-known for national specialties. New to the list, Huntington Hospital and South Shore University Hospital, each had well-established specialties earn national accolades, while two other hospitals – Northern Dutchess and Staten Island – were recognized regionally. It’s great to see our expert medical programs shine through.”
Northwell is powered by a workforce of 107,000 at 28 hospitals, more than 1,050 ambulatory care and 73 urgent care locations while tapping into the world-class expertise of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. The health system was recently recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere earlier this year. Northwell has also been named an Age-Friendly Employer, one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Healthcare, Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, a TIME 100 Most Influential Companies 2025 and Springbuk’s Healthiest 100 Places to Work in America.
This marks the 37th year of the U.S. News’ Best Hospitals rankings. Its methodologies in most areas of care are based largely on objective measures such as risk-adjusted survival and discharge-to-home rates, volume and quality of nursing, among other care-related indicators. U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 14 specialties to compile its 2026-27 rankings. Only 178 U.S. hospitals were ranked in at least one specialty.
When U.S. News released its analysis of the nation’s best children’s hospitals in 2025, Northwell’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park was highest ranked in New York state (tied) and earned top 50 national rankings for exceptional care in 10 pediatric specialties.
Visit U.S. News’ website for the full Best Hospitals 2026-27 rankings.
* Claim based on U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best Hospitals list. NSUH was ranked in 10 specialties; LIJ ranked in seven specialties; Lenox Hill ranked in six specialties; Huntington Hospital ranked in in four specialties; South Shore University Hospital ranked in two specialties; and Glen Cove ranked in one specialty. Prior claims based on U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) Best Hospitals rankings 2021-2025. USNWR HDI data and health system delineated by American Hospital Association Surveys 2018-2024. Tri-state defined as NY, CT, & NJ.
About Northwell Health
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, western Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 107,000 employees – including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners and Nuvance Health Medical Practices – who are working to change health care for the better. Northwell, named a TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2025, is making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. Northwell is training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.
