Other Achievements - Special Recognitions

Eighteen SBUMC Doctors Named Among the Region’s Best in New York Magazine

There’s exceptional peace of mind in learning that your doctor, or a doctor you’re considering, was publicly acknowledged as being excellent. And it’s especially an honor for a physician to have received that recognition from his or her peers.

When New York magazine published its 12th annual "Best Doctors in New York" issue in June 2009, 18 of the best physicians cited were full time and voluntary physicians from Stony Brook University Medical Center. The selection process is based on peer nominations, followed by telephone interviews with leading specialists, chiefs of service and other hospital personnel. Criteria for selection include professional qualifications, communication skills, and reputation, among other factors.

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