Both NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are highly-regarded hospitals with strengths in various areas. NewYork-Presbyterian excels in national rankings, the breadth of its services, and reduced ER wait times, while Cedars-Sinai is recognized for patient experience and its focus on compassionate care. Patient satisfaction scores are high for both, but Cedars-Sinai has faced some criticism regarding communication and cleanliness.
| Attribute | NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital ranking | #1 in New York for 21 consecutive years, #7 in the nation in 2022 (U.S. News & World Report) | Tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals 2024-25". Named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals 2024-25" rankings for the ninth consecutive year. |
| Specialty areas of excellence | Cardiology and heart surgery (#1 in New York and #4 in the nation in 2022), neurology/neurosurgery, psychiatry, diabetes/endocrinology, rheumatology, top children's hospital in New York, heart, GI, and lung surgery (adult and pediatric), surgical oncology (colon, lung, ovarian, prostate, and uterine cancer surgeries) | Nationally ranked in 11 specialties by U.S. News & World Report. High rankings in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Urology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Geriatrics, Cancer, and Ear, Nose & Throat. |
| Availability of advanced medical technology | eICU system for remote patient monitoring, Flat Panel Digital Mammography, Digital X-Ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), machine learning technology, Hauser Institute for Health Innovation (telehealth services) | Known for advanced technology and facilities, including state-of-the-art operating rooms, a comprehensive cancer center, and a dedicated heart institute. Offers robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques. |
| Patient satisfaction scores | Overall rating of 89 out of 100, 90 out of 100 would recommend | Named a 2023 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey for achieving a high performance rating in consumer experience. 77% of patients reported they would definitely recommend the hospital, which is above the national and California averages. |
| Inpatient and outpatient services offered | Wide range of inpatient, ambulatory, and preventative care services across all areas of medicine; full range of inpatient and outpatient services, community outreach and education at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital | Offers a wide range of services including cardiology, cancer treatment, orthopedics, and women's health. Provides emergency services, maternity services, rehabilitation services, mental health services, outpatient clinics, telehealth services, and community health programs. In FY23-24, Cedars-Sinai had 1,897,179 outpatient visits and 49,634 admissions. |
| Emergency room wait times | Express Care telehealth program reduced nonurgent emergency department wait times by approximately two hours | Some reviews mention long wait times in the emergency room. |
| Number of beds | Over 4,000 beds across multiple campuses (e.g., 2,600 beds total, 862 at Weill Cornell, 738 at Columbia, 196 at Allen, 180 at Lower Manhattan, 535 at Queens, 506 at Brooklyn Methodist, 128 at Hudson Valley) | 915-bed teaching hospital. |
| Teaching hospital affiliation | Primary teaching hospital for Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons; affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College (Queens, Brooklyn Methodist) | A teaching hospital affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. |
| Insurance plans accepted | Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, EmblemHealth, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and Medicaid | Contracts with over 100 types of insurance plans, including HMO, PPO, POS, EPO, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. |
| Location and accessibility | Multiple campuses in New York metropolitan area (Manhattan, Queens, Westchester County); NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital is located south of Greenwich Village | Located in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles. Easily accessible by public transportation, with ample parking and wheelchair accessibility. Close to bus stops. |
| Visiting hours and policies | General visitation hours for adult patients are typically from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily; two adult visitors are permitted at a time; visiting hours and policies may vary by location and unit | Two visitors at a time are allowed at the patient's bedside during visiting hours, but no visitors are allowed between 7-8 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. Visiting is at the discretion of the nurse. |
| Language support services | Free communication assistance for patients and families with limited English proficiency, speech or visual impairment, or who are deaf or hard of hearing; professional interpreting services in multiple languages, available 24/7; sign language interpreting services via video interpreting and on-site interpreters | Offers multilingual staff and interpreter services. Provides qualified interpreters, written information in other formats, and information written in other languages. |