Eduardo Rodriguez, MD, DDS, performs face and whole eye transplant surgery in an operating room at Kimmel Pavilion.
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About Us

Our Mission
Innovation & Breakthroughs
Community

NYU Langone Health is a world-class integrated academic health system, ranked No. 1 for quality care in the United States.

Our health system stretches across seven inpatient facilities and over 400 locations throughout the New York region and in Florida. Our more than 55,000 staff members, led by Dean and CEO Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, provide life-changing care, innovative medical education, and groundbreaking advances in research, guided by our purpose to deliver the best outcomes in patient care, education, and science.

Our mission—to care, to teach, to discover—is achieved daily through an unrelenting passion to deliver the best patient outcomes. Our values of performance, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence (PRIDE) influence the way we show up each day for our patients, our students, and our communities.

Our Accolades

A Reputation for Excellence

NYU Langone is consistently ranked among the top academic health systems in the U.S. Our national rankings and recognitions reflect the quality of care we provide, the outcomes we deliver, and our commitment to patient safety.

  • No. 1 for Quality Care

    Vizient has awarded us the Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award for superior performance in patient care, ranking it No. 1 out of 122 participating medical centers.

    The 2026 badge for the Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Top Performer award from Vizient Inc.

  • No. 1 for Ambulatory Care

    Vizient has awarded us the Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Award for excellence in outpatient care, ranking it No. 1 out of 70 participating networks.

    The 2026 badge for the Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Top Performer award from Vizient Inc.

  • The Most No. 1–Ranked Specialties in the U.S.

    U.S. News & World Report has ranked us No. 1 in neurology and neurosurgery, and cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery. Additionally, 13 specialties have ranked in the top 20 in the nation.

    The 2026-2027 badge for the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll.

  • 12 Consecutive “A” Ratings for Patient Safety

    We are among the safest hospitals in the nation, according to the Leapfrog Group. Just 1 percent of hospitals nationwide have received 12 consecutive A grades.

    The 2026 badge for 12 straight "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ratings.

  • 5-Star Quality Rating

    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has honored us with a five-star rating for safety, quality, and patient experience.

    The badge for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Five-Star Quality Rated recognition.

  • Magnet® Recognition for Nursing Excellence

    We are the only health system in New York to receive Magnet® Recognition across all our hospitals for excellence in nursing and quality patient care from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, an honor achieved by only 10 percent of hospitals in the US.

    The badge for Magnet recognition under the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

  • Gold Seal of Approval®

    We have been awarded the Gold Seal of Approval® by The Joint Commission, reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering safe, high-quality care.

    The seal for the Joint Commission National Quality Approval.

Our mission—to care, to teach, to discover—is achieved daily through an unrelenting passion to deliver the best patient outcomes.

To Care

At NYU Langone, exceptional and empathetic care drives better outcomes and better patient experiences. Across our hospitals and outpatient locations, our compassionate experts deliver seamless, personalized care grounded in quality, coordination, and innovation—helping set the standard for healthcare excellence.

Learn About Our Care
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To Teach

NYU Grossman School of Medicine has spearheaded innovations that have transformed the training of our own medical students and inspired educational reforms at other schools nationwide. In 2013, it launched an accelerated three-year MD pathway, the first at a nationally ranked academic medical center. It later became the first top-ranked medical school to offer full-tuition scholarships, reducing barriers and expanding opportunity. In 2019, NYU Langone launched NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, a joint venture between New York University and NYU Langone. The school is the only accelerated three-year MD program focused on primary care in New York.

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To Discover

NYU Langone is among the nation’s top-funded health systems for research. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is the fastest-growing research enterprise among the country’s top 20 medical schools, distinguished for its productivity and impact. On a per-researcher basis, we hold more active NIH awards than any other peer institution. Our more than 1,000 investigators drive some of the most ambitious and transformative research efforts in the U.S. Year after year, we rank among the top three research-intensive medical schools in active NIH funding per investigator.

Learn About Our Research
Microbiologist Maren De Vries, PhD, performs an assay to quantify infectious viral particlesand isolate viral clones.

Our Mission in Action

Relentless Innovation, Unmatched Results 

At NYU Langone, we challenge what is possible in healthcare. Our integrated academic health system brings together world-class clinicians, researchers, and educators to accelerate breakthroughs and turn ideas into impact. This approach drives continuous improvement and delivers the exceptional outcomes that set us apart. 

Our Culture

A Culture That Moves Medicine Forward

At the heart of NYU Langone is a shared commitment to our values, mission, and purpose. They guide our decisions, shape our culture, and unite us in delivering exceptional care, advancing discovery, and educating the next generation of clinicians.

Ready to help us move medicine forward? Join the team that’s transforming patient care.

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Our Commitment to Community Well‑Being

NYU Langone’s positive impact on the community goes well beyond clinical care. As part of our commitment to delivering the best outcomes, we work to ensure that all individuals have access to world-class healthcare, regardless of location or insurance. We are dedicated to advancing health equity by addressing social needs that most affect the health of our communities.

Through our community health and access programs, we are expanding what’s possible for the communities we serve—discover some of the initiatives below that are helping drive healthier futures.

Learn About Our Government & Community Affairs
Read Our Community Assessment

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    Outreach to Improve Cancer Care

    Our community health workers, oncology nurses, and social workers provide trusted education, engagement, and personalized navigation to address barriers to cancer care, including transportation, financial insecurity, and health literacy. We supported nearly 2,000 patients between June 2024 and April 2025.

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    Family-School Partnerships Build Stronger Futures

    Our ParentCorps program helps families and schools support children’s early education and development through trusted partnerships. During the 2025–2026 school year, we reached more than 16,000 children through 11 partnerships with Head Start programs and school systems across New York, Michigan, Oklahoma, Maryland, and Washington, DC. 

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    Increasing Food Access and Education

    Harvest Share, part of our Department of Population Health, improves food access and community health in Brooklyn through subsidized produce boxes, nutrition education, and hands-on gardening, cooking, and farm experiences. Working with 11 community, farm, and school partners, Harvest Share connects families to culturally relevant, locally grown food.

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