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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

Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.

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Hospital Quality Awards

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™

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™

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™

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™

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™

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™

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™

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™

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care Award™ (2025)

Superior clinical outcomes in benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Respiratory failure following surgery

10 ratings were better than expected

1 rating was as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™

2025, 2024, 2023

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™

2025, 2024, 2023

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

As Expected

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

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

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

2025

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

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

2025, 2024

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

2024

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care Award™

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care Award™

2025

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™

2025

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

As Expected

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Cullen is empathetic and empathic. She is an exceptional listener and provides great guidance. She gives me 100% of her attention, and works me to find resolutions to various issues in both my personal and professional life. I highly recommend Dr. Cullen.

Apr 26 2025

Review for Dr. Cullen

I saw Dr. Podolsky due to discomfort from a supra umbilical hernia. I was immediately put at ease knowing she specialized in hernia repairs, in hernia center. She explained my options and her recommendation clearly and as my case was not complicated she was able to fit me in right away. I met with...

Apr 26 2025

Review for Dr. Podolsky

She was highly recommended and happy that I went with her. I was in and out, and they made me feel comfortable.

Apr 25 2025

Review for Dr. Podolsky

Worse than useless. Do not see this person.

Apr 25 2025

Review for Dr. Jo

Ahmad is hands down the best sports injury doc you can get. He diagnosed my shoulder issue fast, built a bullet proof PT and recovery plan, and had me back in the game weeks ahead of schedule. Total pro with a real passion for not only elite athletes but weekend warriors and old men like myself :-)

Apr 25 2025

Review for Dr. Ahmad

Location

Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

622 W 168th St, New York NY 10032

CallDirections

(212) 235-1579

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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Contact Us

622 W 168th St

New York, NY 10032

Directions

(212) 235-1579