

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
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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
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section 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
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee 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
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without 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 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
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
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?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center profile..
How does Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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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.