South Shore University Hospital
South Shore University Hospital is a medical facility located in Bay Shore, NY. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
2% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2025, 2024
Complication Based Ratings
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
South Shore University Hospital
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Mary C. Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Cunningham
Professional, capable staff. Dr. Elfenbein explains everything with a calm, rational demeanor. No alarmist, over reacting, over medicating nonsense that I’ve dealt with in the past. Highly recommend.
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Elfenbein
Postpartum care of the lowest most unprofessional manner. (Would have given zero stars if possible)
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Hazoglou
I had a fall which resulted in a brain bleed. I was transported to South Shore University Hospital to be cared for by Dr Liu. She did multiple tests and explained the results in detail and assured me that everything looked stable and to follow up with her as an out patient. She ordered a CT scan...
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Liu
I have been a patient of Dr. Elfenbeins for 5 plus years. He had been recommended to me by a good friend of mine whose entire family has been going to Dr. Elfenbein for many years. If you are looking for a compassionate doctor, who spends time with you to listen to you without being in a multi...
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Elfenbein
Location
South Shore University Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Shore University Hospital located?
South Shore University Hospital is located at 301 E Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has South Shore University Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, South Shore University Hospital has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™, and 3 more in the past two years.
Is South Shore University Hospital highly rated with patients?
60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does South Shore University Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at South Shore University Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades South Shore University Hospital profile..
How does South Shore University Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Cunningham was so pleasant and easy to talk too