SBUH & SBSH Ranked Among Nation’s Top Hospitals in General and ObGyn Surgery

STONY BROOK, NY, March 12, 2026- Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH)and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH)have been recognized as a leader in patient care, earning a spot on Castle Connolly's 2026 Top Hospitalslist.

Castle Connolly Top Hospitals recognizes the nation's leading healthcare institutions. The 2026 list includes 1,663 Top Hospitals, selected from over 6,000 hospitals nationwide. These hospitals were evaluated for their overall excellence, as well as their performance in six specialties and nineteen procedures. SBUH and SBSH were recognized for its clinical expertise in a variety of specialties and procedures including:

Stony Brook University Hospital

• National and State Specialty Award in General Surgery

• State Procedure Award in Hernia Repair

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital

• National and State Specialty Award in ObGyn Surgery

• National and State Procedure Award in C-Section

"Being named to Castle Connolly Top Hospitals list is a powerful affirmation of the exceptional care delivered every day across Stony Brook Medicine," says William A. Wertheim, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President at Stony Brook Medicine."This recognition reflects not only our strength in key specialties like general surgery and OB/GYN, but also our unwavering commitment to advancing clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care across Long Island."

"This recognition reflects the extraordinary commitment of our teams to deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care," says Carol A. Gomes, MS, FACHE, CPHQ, Chief Executive Officer of Stony Brook University Hospital."Being honored for our expertise in general surgery and hernia repair underscores the strength of our clinical programs and our focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients."

"These awards in OB/GYN surgery and C-section care reflect the strength of our women's health programs and the trust families place in us during some of life's most important moments," says Emily Mastaler, MA, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. "It is a testament to the dedication of our clinical and support teams, who work tirelessly to provide compassionate, high-quality care close to home."

The recognition is based on a comprehensive, outcomes-driven methodology, which combines recent all-payor outcomes data with Castle Connolly's Top Doctor evaluations, focused on clinical expertise. This approach provides a clear, data-informed view of where high-quality care is being delivered today.

"Our goal is to make complex healthcare decisions easier for patients and their healthcare providers," says Steve Leibforth, Managing Director at Castle Connolly. "By combining current outcomes data with the vetted expertise of Top Doctors, we highlight hospitals that truly excel in specific procedures, supporting patients in their most critical healthcare decisions."

According to recent researchby Castle Connolly, nearly 60% of consumers indicate that hospital rankings influence their choice of care - highlighting the growing importance of trusted, accessible quality measures.

About Stony Brook University Hospital:

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) is Long Island's premier academic health center. With 628 beds, SBUH serves as the region's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center, and is home to the Stony Brook University Heart Institute, Stony Brook University Cancer Center, Stony Brook Children's Hospital and Stony Brook University Neurosciences Institute. SBUH also encompasses Suffolk County's only Level 4 Regional Perinatal Center, state-designated AIDS Center, state-designated Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, state-designated Burn Center, the Christopher Pendergast ALS Center of Excellence, and Kidney Transplant Center. It is home to the nation's first Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center. To learn more, visit www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/sbuh.

About Stony Brook Southampton Hospital:

With 124 beds, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) is staffed by more than 280 physicians, dentists, and allied health professionals representing 48 medical specialties. A campus of Stony Brook University Hospital, SBSH offers a diverse array of clinical services, ranging from primary medical care to specialized surgical procedures, including cardiac catheterization, orthopedics and bariatrics. The sole provider of emergency care on Long Island's South Fork, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is a provisional Level III adult Trauma Center. The hospital includes The Phillips Family Cancer Center, a Heart and Stroke Center, Breast Health Center, The Center for Advanced Wound Healing, Wellness Institute, and 32 satellite care centers throughout the South Fork of Long Island. The hospital is the largest employer on the South Fork with more than 1,200 employees. To learn more, visit www.southampton.stonybrookmedicine.edu.