

Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center is a medical facility located in New York, NY. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, and more.
Awards
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America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient back and neck surgery, outpatient rotator cuff surgery, outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2025, 2024, 2023

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™
2025

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2025, 2024

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Gallitano
My coaches and team doctor in Boston recommended I see Dr. Ahmad in NYC after I tore my UCL. My parents and I drove down to see him and it was the best decision we ever made. He is amazing. I am back on the mound and making progress daily, already two weeks ahead of schedule. Thank you Dr....
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Ahmad
Super smart Harvard doctor! I was just curious about hwo my medications worked and he was able to explain them so thougroughly you just know that he knows them like the back of his hands!!! I was so impressed and it made me trust in his recommendations completely! Such a nice doctor with amazing...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Ambrose
Dr. Engel was referred to me for my father by a childhood friend. Dr. Engel got to assist my father . I was so pleased with him. I wanted to have a cardiologist to see me every year. So I decided to have him as my cardiologist. He gives me a thorough check up and he answers all my questions with...
Iris Bonet Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Engel
I was lucky to see Doctor Smith few times to take care of my back issues. He is extremely patient, explain things perfectly, and does every possible effort to help. I appreciate his professionalism and great efforts. He us excellent as well his team and I highly recommend him.
S.B. Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Smith
Location
Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center located?
Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center is located at 622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™, and 6 more in the past two years.
Does Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center?
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How does Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr Gallitano diagnosed a skin cancer on my forehead a few years ago. She is an excellent dermatologist, careful, respectful, personable.