Both NewYork-Presbyterian and Mayo Clinic are excellent hospitals with strong reputations. Mayo Clinic edges out NewYork-Presbyterian in patient satisfaction. However, NewYork-Presbyterian's multiple locations and broader service offerings may make it a better choice for some patients, particularly those in the New York metropolitan area. The long wait times reported for appointments at Mayo Clinic should also be considered.
| Attribute | NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (New York, NY) | Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Size (Number of Beds) | 2,262 beds (some sources state approximately 2,600 beds); more than 4,000 beds across its system | 2,059 beds |
| Specialty Focus | Comprehensive hospital with expertise in all areas of medicine; nationally ranked in 14 adult and 10 pediatric specialties; high rankings in cardiology and heart surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, psychiatry, diabetes and endocrinology, urology, and rheumatology | Diagnostic Radiology, Nurse Practitioner, Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS), Preventative Medicine, cardiology, neurology, oncology, and orthopedics |
| Patient Satisfaction Scores | Overall rating of 89 out of 100; 90 out of 100 patients would recommend the hospital to others | Overall rating of 95 out of 100, 96 out of 100 would recommend |
| Technology and Equipment Available | State-of-the-art evaluation and treatment, including advanced technology in its emergency departments | Da Vinci Surgical System, proton beam therapy program |
| Research and Innovation Programs | Academic medical center affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons | Pioneering medical advancements through collaborative research initiatives, technological innovations from Mayo innovators, Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation (CFI) |
| Insurance Coverage Accepted | Accepts a wide array of insurance plans, including major commercial insurers, Medicare, and Medicaid; providers may include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare (verify coverage directly with the hospital or insurance provider) | Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare |
| Physician Expertise and Credentials | More than 6,500 affiliated physicians | 5104 providers across 62 primary specialties, expertise in performing complex and difficult medical procedures, Internal Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester |
| Location and Accessibility | Multiple locations throughout the New York metropolitan area; accessible by car and public transportation; efforts to improve accessibility for patients with disabilities, including enhancements to entrances, routes, restrooms, and patient rooms, to be completed by the end of 2028 | Rochester, Minnesota, approximately 90 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, free shuttle between its downtown campus and its Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, climate-controlled pedestrian walkways connect buildings, Rochester International Airport (RST) |
| Emergency Care Services | Emergency care services at multiple locations; Level 1 Trauma Centers for both adults and pediatrics; equipped to handle a full spectrum of emergency medical needs | Level I Trauma accreditation, Saint Marys Hospital Emergency Department provides care for approximately 80,000 patients per year |
| Outpatient Services Offered | Wide range of outpatient services, including psychiatric care, telemedicine, and virtual urgent care | Regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment services and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment |
| Inpatient Services Offered | Wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including acute care and psychiatric services | Physical and occupational rehabilitation, 36-bed inpatient Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit |
| Telemedicine Options | Various telemedicine options, including virtual urgent care and digital second opinions; virtual visits available through the NYP Connect app | Real-time video telemedicine, secure-portal messaging, e-consults and remote patient monitoring, telemedicine support to many of its obstetrics departments |
| Price | Not available | Not available |
| Cons | None listed | Long wait times for appointments (4-5 months reported) |