Nassau University Medical Center Named Cardiology Research All-Star for 2025
Prestigious List Places NUMC in Top 5% of Hospitals and Surgeons Publishing Leading Healthcare Research
(EAST MEADOW, NY) – Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) is proud to announce it has been named a Cardiology Research All-Star for 2024–2025. This honor recognizes the exceptional quality and quantity of cardiology research authored and published by NUMC physicians between January 2023 and June 2024. The prestigious recognition places NUMC in the top 5% of all hospitals and surgeons publishing leading-edge research in cardiology care.
“This prestigious recognition is yet another example of why Nassau needs NUMC and further validates the world-class research and care being delivered by our outstanding cardiology team,” said Megan Ryan, NUMC President, CEO and Chief Legal Officer. “To be named among the top 5% of hospitals in the country for research output is a direct reflection of the continued progress we’ve made to cultivate clinicians and researchers with outstanding expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit.”
More than 90,000 physicians and 4,000 hospitals were considered for the awards, sponsored by Avant-garde Health, the leading provider of solutions for improving perioperative quality and profitability. To determine the award winners, the organization examined both the quantity and quality of research by NUMC’s surgeons and hospitals. The study methodology can be reviewed Here, as well as the Key Findings from the study.
“NUMC’s cardiology department continues to be at the forefront of care, with research that leads to better diagnostics, better treatments, and ultimately, better lives,” said Dr. Amgad N. Makaryus, Chair of the Department of Cardiology at NUMC. “We are proud of this national recognition, which further energizes our mission to deliver top-notch, compassionate cardiac care to all.”
“We are excited to include Nassau University Medical Center in our inaugural list of Cardiology Research All-Stars for 2025,” said Derek Haas, CEO and Founder of Avant-garde Health. “This ground-breaking study examined the research of more than 4,000 hospitals and 90,000 surgeons and includes only the top five percent based on the quantity and quality of their published research. We are grateful for their dedication and contributions to improvements in cardiology care and honored to highlight their achievements in this study.”
The full study results can be reviewed Here .
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About Nassau University Medical Center
Nassau University Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center and academic teaching hospital serving Nassau County and Long Island. As the region’s only public safety-net hospital, NUMC is committed to delivering equitable, high-quality care to all patients, and is a regional leader in medical research, education, and specialized care including cardiology, surgery, and trauma. Learn more at www.numc.edu/.
About Avant-garde Health
Avant-garde Health provides hospitals, surgery centers, and physicians with AI-driven analytics and action plans to improve the cost, quality, and efficiency of surgical care. Their insights help providers uncover hidden opportunities for clinical and operational improvement. Avant-garde collaborates with clinicians to publish impactful research featured in top-tier journals such as Harvard Business Review, The New England Journal of Medicine, and JAMA. Learn more at avantgardehealth.com.