The Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery programs at Mount Sinai Morningside recently achieved two important milestones. Mount Sinai Morningside, along with Mount Sinai West, broke into the top 50 hospitals nationwide for Adult Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, marking the first time that Mount Sinai Morningside has received a national ranking in these services.
This recognition is the result of attracting internationally recognized clinical leaders; recruiting exceptional physicians, nurses, and technicians; undertaking cutting-edge research and authoring influential peer-reviewed articles; investing in state-of-the-art equipment; and building modern administrative and clinical practice spaces at Mount Sinai Morningside.
“We are honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report,” said Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, Chief of Cardiology, Philip J. and Harriet L. Goodhart Chair in Cardiology, and the Director of Cardiovascular Imaging. “We are inspired every day by the high-quality, compassionate care given to our patients by our medical, clinical, and support teams. These teams bring an extraordinary commitment to exceptional care.”
Mount Sinai Morningside/Mount Sinai West Ranked Among Top in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report for Cardiology & Heart Surgery
In addition, Mount Sinai Morningside has, for the first time, earned a three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures. The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places Mount Sinai Morningside among the elite hospitals for heart bypass surgery in the United States and Canada.
The STS star rating system is a highly regarded overall measure of quality in health care, rating the benchmarked outcomes of cardiothoracic surgery programs in the United States and Canada. The star rating is calculated using a combination of quality measures for specific procedures performed by an STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database participant.
“The STS scoring system is one of the most scientifically validated systems for heart surgery. Achieving the three-star rating is confirmation that our off-pump, multi-arterial and minimally invasive robotic coronary bypass procedures result in better outcomes for our patients,” said John Puskas, MD, FACS, FACC, Chairman, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and Director of Surgical Coronary Revascularization, Mount Sinai Health System.
Historically, approximately 6 to 10 percent of hospitals receive the three-star rating for CABG. The rating awarded to Mount Sinai Morningside was based on national data covering the period from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.
“I am extremely proud of our Mount Sinai Heart team at both Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West. This well-deserved recognition acknowledges their high level of clinical expertise, dedication, and teamwork,” said Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital and Director of Mount Sinai Heart. Ranked 6th nationally for Cardiology and Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, Mount Sinai Heart at The Mount Sinai Hospital is a world leader in cardiology care, cardiac surgery, and research.
“To achieve these esteemed distinctions at Mount Sinai Morningside during this unprecedented time speaks volumes about our team’s interdisciplinary and collaborative commitment to providing the highest quality of care and the best patient experience possible,” said Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President, Cardiac Services at the Mount Sinai Health System.
She added, “These are significant achievements for the Mount Sinai Heart team at Mount Sinai Morningside. We are proud that their collective efforts have led to our program receiving such important national recognition.”