Message from Leadership

Your Heart, Our Priority

Welcome to the Stony Brook Heart Institute, Long Island’s leading academic medical center for cardiovascular care. Here, you’ll find a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to preventing, diagnosing and treating heart disease.

At the Stony Brook Heart Institute, your heart health is more than our mission — it’s our calling. We are proud to lead a team that brings together the best of what medicine has to offer: advanced technology, innovative treatments and a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. 

Every patient who walks through our doors is treated like family. We know that heart disease affects more than just the body — it touches every part of life. That’s why we take the time to address your questions and design a care plan that’s tailored to you.

When you come to Stony Brook Heart Institute, you’re not just seeing a doctor, you’re gaining a coordinated group of specialists who will support you every step of the way. Our team includes nationally recognized physicians, surgeons, researchers, nurses and support staff who work together every day to treat even the most complex heart conditions. You’ll also have access to the latest treatment breakthroughs, many developed right here at Stony Brook Heart Institute.

Whether you're here for a routine checkup or advanced cardiac care, rest assured that we’re fully committed to supporting your healing journey with unwavering care and expertise.

Thank you for placing your trust in us. It’s an honor to be part of your care. 

With warm regards,

Hal Skopicki, MD, PhD

Chief, Cardiology
Co-Director, Stony Brook Heart Institute
Ambassador Charles A. Gargano Chair, Cardiology, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

Allison J. McLarty, MD

Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Surgical Director, Ventricular Assist Device Program
Professor of Surgery, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University