Stony Brook University Hospital – Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook University Hospital is the flagship hospital of Stony Brook Medicine and a major teaching and research hospital on Long Island. File photo: Popova Valeriya, licensed.

Stony Brook University Hospital is a major academic medical center on Long Island and the flagship hospital of Stony Brook Medicine. Located on the campus of Stony Brook University, the hospital opened in 1980 and serves as a regional hub for advanced patient care, physician training, and medical research. It is the largest hospital in Suffolk County and one of Long Island’s major Level 1 trauma centers.

Specialties & Departments

Stony Brook University Hospital offers a broad range of advanced medical services and specialty care. Major areas include:

  • Level 1 Trauma Center and Emergency Department
  • Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
  • Cancer care and clinical research
  • Heart and vascular services
  • Neurology, neurosurgery, and stroke care
  • Transplant and other highly specialized surgical services
  • Clinical trials and academic research programs

Community Role

As a teaching hospital and research institution, Stony Brook University Hospital plays a central role in healthcare across eastern Long Island. In addition to caring for patients with routine and complex medical needs, it supports the training of future physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The hospital and its affiliated programs also participate in community outreach, screenings, educational events, and public health initiatives throughout Suffolk County.

Location & Directions

Stony Brook University Hospital is located at 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794, within the Stony Brook University campus.

  • By Car: The hospital is accessed from Nicolls Road (County Route 97), with convenient connections to NY-347 and the Long Island Expressway.
  • By Train: The Stony Brook station on the LIRR Port Jefferson Branch serves the university area. From there, hospital-bound travelers may need campus transit, a taxi, or a rideshare, and service details may change.
  • Parking: Patient and visitor parking is typically available in designated garages and surface lots. Parking locations, rates, and access procedures may change, so it is best to check ahead before arriving.

Visitor Information

  • Visiting Policies: Visitor hours and unit-specific rules can vary by department, season, and current hospital guidance. Check the hospital directly before visiting.
  • Dining: On-campus dining, grab-and-go options, and vending are typically available, but hours and locations may change.
  • Official Information: For hospital maps, patient services, parking details, and current visitor policies, see the official Stony Brook Medicine hospital page at stonybrookmedicine.edu.
  • Nearby Amenities: The hospital is close to Stony Brook Village, with additional lodging, dining, and services in Setauket, Centereach, and Port Jefferson.

Stony Brook University Hospital


Key Facts and Details

CategoryDetails
Hospital NameStony Brook University Hospital
Location101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Opened1980
Hospital TypeAcademic Medical Center and Teaching Hospital
AffiliationStony Brook Medicine and Stony Brook University
CountySuffolk County, New York
Trauma CenterLevel 1 Trauma Center
Major ServicesEmergency Medicine, Cancer Care, Heart & Vascular Services, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, and Advanced Surgical Care
Teaching InstitutionRenaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Service AreaLong Island, eastern New York, and regional referral patients

As the flagship hospital of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital is one of Long Island’s most important healthcare institutions. Combining advanced patient care, medical education, and research, the hospital provides specialized treatment for residents throughout Suffolk County and beyond while supporting the training of future physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.


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