Reflecting our mission to solve the world’s most difficult medical challenges, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center bring together renowned expertise in all areas of cardiovascular medicine and provide you with unparalleled access to the best patient care. In fact, we are the only New York hospital to rank in the top ten of the most recent U.S.News & World Report Honor Roll of America’s Top Hospitals, placing eighth in the nation in Heart and Heart Surgery. [Learn More] New Designation as Accredited Chest Pain CenterNewYork-Presbyterian is the first hospital in the tri-state area to be designated an accredited Chest Pain Center. One of only 30 nationwide, this designation is given to institutions that meet the highest standards of care for patients with acute coronary disease. NewYork-Presbyterian treats more than 8,000 patients with chest pain every year. According to the Society of Chest Pain Centers, our Chest Pain Center has demonstrated its expertise and commitment to quality patient care by meeting or exceeding a wide set of stringent criteria and completing on-site evaluations by a review team. “When it comes to chest pain, our mission is to provide rapid assessment and treatment for victims of heart attack before discharge from the hospital,” said Dr. James Giglio.  |