Message to Referring Physicians

At the Heart Institute at Stony Brook Medicine, we combine innovative research, advanced clinical care, a patient-centered approach, and state-of-the-art facilities to provide exceptional health care to our patients in Suffolk County and the tri-state region. You can feel confident about referring your patients to us for cardiac care.

We offer a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Our staff includes 50 full-time and community-based, board-certified cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons, as well as 350 specially trained anesthesiologists, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, operating room technicians, perfusionists, and other support staff. Their expertise allows us to offer the full range of cardiac diagnostic and treatment services. We are considered a center of excellence based on our innovative approaches to treatment of heart and vascular disease and our outstanding outcomes.

In addition to our clinical expertise, our physician-scientists also actively enhance knowledge of the heart and blood vessels through biomedical studies and clinical research. Our commitment to research and innovation helps to develop tomorrow's treatments today and also offers patients access to cutting-edge treatments as they are being developed.

At Stony Brook, we value our relationships with our referring physicians and our goal is to work with you. We are committed to serving your patients-to be responsive, compassionate, and provide the highest level of care. To refer a patient, please call (631) 44-HEART.