Good Samaritan University Hospital Named One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery for Second Consecutive Year by Healthgrades

Catholic Health’s Good Samaritan University Hospital announced that it has once again been named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery™ by Healthgrades, marking the second consecutive year (2026–2027) the hospital has earned this prestigious national distinction. The hospital also ranked No. 5 in New York State for Cardiac Surgery in 2027, reinforcing its position as a leader in advanced cardiovascular care on Long Island.

The latest distinctions from Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a doctor or hospital, highlight Good Samaritan's continued excellence across multiple clinical specialties, including cardiac surgery, orthopedics, gastrointestinal care and outpatient surgical services.

In addition to being named among America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery, Good Samaritan University Hospital received the following recognitions:

Cardiac Surgery Excellence

• Ranked No. 5 in New York State for Cardiac Surgery (2027).
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ for three consecutive years (2025–2027).
• Named among the Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery for two consecutive years (2026–2027).
• Named among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery for three consecutive years (2025–2027).
• Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery for four consecutive years (2024–2027).

Orthopedic Excellence

• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment (2027) — New Recognition.

Gastrointestinal Excellence

• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pancreatitis (2027) — New Recognition.

Outpatient Surgical Excellence

• Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (Except Spinal Fusion) for two consecutive years (2026–2027).

"Being recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery for the second consecutive year is an extraordinary achievement and a testament to the dedication, expertise and collaboration of our entire clinical team," said Justin Lundbye, MD, president of Good Samaritan University Hospital. "Our ranking as the fifth-best hospital in New York State for cardiac surgery further validates the significant investments we have made in advanced technology, specialized clinical programs and the exceptional physicians and nurses who care for our patients every day."

Good Samaritan University Hospital's cardiac surgery program is an integral part of the St. Francis Heart Center at Good Samaritan University Hospital, which brings the clinical expertise and nationally recognized standards of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center^® to Suffolk County. The program provides patients access to advanced cardiac surgical procedures, sophisticated diagnostic technology and comprehensive cardiovascular services, supported by a multidisciplinary team of experienced cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, nurses and other specialized clinicians.

The hospital's continued investment in cardiovascular care, along with the opening of its state-of-the-art Patient Care Pavilion, reflects Catholic Health's commitment to expanding access to advanced medical and surgical services for residents across Long Island.

"These recognitions are particularly meaningful because they are based on measurable patient outcomes," added Dr. Lundbye. "Whether a patient requires complex cardiac surgery, treatment for a hip fracture or specialized gastrointestinal care, our focus remains the same: delivering safe, compassionate and exceptional care. These awards reflect our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and our mission to serve the communities that depend on us."

Good Samaritan University Hospital's achievements are based on clinical outcomes, including risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates. Unlike rankings based on surveys or reputation, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective clinical outcomes across more than 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide.

The impact of choosing a high-performing hospital is significant. Healthgrades' 2027 analysis revealed that if all hospitals performed at the level of five-star-rated facilities during the 2023–2025 study period, **227,229 lives could have been saved and 158,138 complications could have been avoided.**¹

"Finding a hospital that excels in a given procedure or treatment can transform a patient's health trajectory," said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. "We're proud to recognize Good Samaritan University Hospital for its top-tier performance in cardiac surgery and other specialty services, and commend its team for delivering exceptional patient outcomes when it matters most."

These latest Healthgrades awards further underscore Good Samaritan University Hospital's commitment to advancing health care in Suffolk County through continued investments in clinical innovation, advanced surgical capabilities and nationally recognized specialty programs.

For more information about Good Samaritan University Hospital and its award-winning clinical services, visit our website.

¹ Statistical averages based on Healthgrades' analysis of MedPAR data for 2023 through 2025 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. For additional information, refer to Healthgrades' 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards and Ratings Methodology.