Stony Brook Medicine

Sign for Stony Brook Medicine Emergency Department, the hospital where suspect Austin Lynch was treated after the fatal shooting of Emily Finn.
Exterior signage for Stony Brook Medicine highlighting emergency and pediatric emergency services at Stony Brook University Hospital, a leading academic medical center that provides advanced care, research, and training for healthcare professionals across Long Island. File photo: Popova Valeriya, licensed.

Stony Brook Medicine is the academic medical center of Stony Brook University and one of the most advanced healthcare systems on Long Island. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, it combines patient care, medical education, and cutting-edge research to serve communities across Suffolk County and beyond.

Headquartered on the Stony Brook University campus, the system includes a network of hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialty practices. It plays a critical role in the region as Long Island’s premier academic medical institution, offering services not widely available elsewhere in Suffolk County.

Stony Brook Medicine is widely recognized for its leadership in trauma care, cancer treatment, neurology, and advanced research programs. Through its integration with the university’s School of Medicine, it also serves as a major training ground for physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

Stony Brook Medicine on Long Island

The system operates several key facilities across Long Island, providing both hospital-based and outpatient care.

These facilities extend Stony Brook’s reach across Suffolk County, ensuring access to advanced medical care for both suburban and East End communities.

Services and Specialties

Stony Brook Medicine provides a full spectrum of healthcare services, including emergency medicine, trauma care, oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and pediatric care. It is home to one of Long Island’s only Level 1 Trauma Centers and plays a vital role in emergency response across the region.

The system is also heavily involved in clinical research, offering patients access to innovative treatments and clinical trials that are often not available at community hospitals.

Academic and Research Role

As part of a major public university, Stony Brook Medicine is deeply integrated with medical education and research. It trains future healthcare professionals while advancing discoveries in areas such as cancer, infectious disease, and neurological disorders.

This dual mission of care and education makes Stony Brook a unique and essential institution within Long Island’s healthcare landscape.


Key Facts & Details

CategoryInformation
OrganizationStony Brook Medicine
TypeAcademic medical center (SUNY system)
HeadquartersStony Brook, New York
Coverage AreaSuffolk County and Eastern Long Island
Hospital NetworkMultiple hospitals and outpatient centers
AffiliationStony Brook University
SpecialtiesTrauma care, oncology, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics
Notable FeatureLevel 1 Trauma Center
Websitestonybrookmedicine.edu

Stony Brook Medicine remains a cornerstone of healthcare and medical innovation on Long Island, delivering advanced treatment, pioneering research, and education that supports the future of medicine across the region.