Awards and Accreditations

Stony Brook University Hospital is the only hospital in New York State to be named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by Healthgrades for 11 consecutive years (2016 - 2026). This ranking places the hospital in the top 5% in the nation for superior clinical outcomes in stroke treatment.

Best Hospitals 2026 Neurology
2026 Get with the guidelines Gold Plus award
High Performing Hospitals
AACN Beacon Award
America’s 100 Best Stroke Care

Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital are collectively assessed by Healthgrades and share in this distinction, underscoring Stony Brook's dedication to exceptional patient care.

Awards received by the Neurosciences Institute from Healthgrades for 2026 include:

  • The only hospital in New York State to be recognized as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care for 11 years in a row (2016-2026)
  • Five-Star Distinction for Cranial Neurosurgery (2020-2026)
  • Five-Star Distinction for Treatment of Stroke (2015-2026)
  • Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2016-2026)
  • Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2020-2026)
  • Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2016-2026)

Other recent awards earned by the Neurosciences Institute include:

  • AACN Silver Beacon Award of Excellence™ for Neurocritical Care Unit (three-year term 2024 - 2027)
  • Money Magazine Best Hospital for Neurology (2026)
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