
*Based on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, North Shore University Hospital had the lowest 30-day mortality rate for coronary artery bypass graft patients in the U.S. between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2023.
We’re part of the most experienced cardiac team in the tri-state**
We have Long Island’s best heart program—so you can go home.
Our cardiac program, an integral part of Northwell’s Cardiovascular Institute, is raising the standard of cardiac care. We have established ourselves as a preferred destination for exceptional care for cardiology and cardiac surgery. Plus, we’re proud to have the highest heart surgery success rates in the country, according to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)—a peer-reviewed rating system that’s one of the most respected measures of quality in health care.***
From the latest minimally invasive procedures to the most complex heart transplants, our world-renowned heart experts are advancing medicine and changing lives for the better. Because when we raise health, you return home.
**Data about hospitals’ patient volumes is based on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery scorecards for North Shore University Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, South Shore University Hospital and Staten Island University Hospital. Health System delineated by American Hospital Association Survey 2022.
***Quality outcomes based on Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Harvest 3 2024 overall star ratings for North Shore University Hospital in isolated CABG, isolated AVR and isolated MV replacement/repair.
Northwell Cardiovascular Institute is a leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. With the nation’s highest cardiac success rates and the most experienced team in the tri-state area, there’s nothing we can’t handle.

Nationally recognized for exceptional heart and vascular care by U.S. News & World Report 2024-25.

We've been ranked No. 4 in New York for cardiac surgery in 2025 by Healthgrades.

Recipient of the Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award for eight years in a row (2017-2024).


We were named among Healthgrades' America's 100 Best Hospitals for coronary intervention in 2025.

Recipient of the Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award for 17 years in a row (2008-2024).

Five star recipient for coronary bypass surgery for seven years in a row (2018-2024).

Five star recipient for coronary interventional procedures for 23 years in a row (2003-2024).

Five star recipient for valve surgery for nine years in a row (2016-2024).