Stony Brook University Hospital Ranked No. 1 for Pediatric Care in New York State by Money

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been named one of the Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care in 2025 by Money, earning the No. 1 spot in New York State and ranking No. 7 nationwide.

"Being ranked as the top hospital for pediatric care is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence," said William Wertheim, MD, executive vice president of Stony Brook Medicine. "Our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to ensure that each child receives the best possible care. We are proud to lead in pediatric healthcare and meet the needs of the families we serve."

"This ranking reflects the steady dedication and expertise of our entire team in providing the highest quality of care and support to our young patients and their families," said Carol Gomes, chief executive officer at Stony Brook University Hospital. "We remain committed to advancing pediatric medicine and ensuring the best outcomes for our community."

From among the more than 6,000 hospitals in the U.S., Money started with facilities that have received either a four- or five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Next, they leveraged a novel way that Denniston Data, their data partner, measures quality care: by identifying high-performing doctors and other providers based on their level of experience with certain procedures. Unique to Money's methodology as compared to other rankings, as healthcare costs are often such a large part of household budgets, they additionally incorporate overall costs into their models.

Money then rewarded hospitals for their staffs' collective experience in the form of a Composite Ranking Score (CRS). To be measured by pediatric experience, and considered for this specialty list, facilities must have active pediatric specialists on staff. The complete methodology can be found here.

The evaluation of SBUH includes data from Stony Brook Children's Hospital (SBCH), Suffolk County's first and only children's hospital. With more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, SBCH is Suffolk County's only Level 4 Regional Perinatal Center and Level 1 Regional Pediatric Trauma Center. It is home to the nation's first Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center and also offers a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Center, Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Center, Healthy Weight and Wellness Center, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program, Pediatric Cardiology Program, Pediatric HIV and AIDS Center.