For generations, families across Queens, Long Island, and beyond have turned to Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Medical Center during life’s most vulnerable moments. Whether it’s welcoming a new baby, facing surgery, or managing a chronic condition, this hospital has stood as steady ground when life feels uncertain.
Located in New Hyde Park, LIJ brings a level of medicine that rivals Manhattan’s top institutions—right in your own neighborhood. As a flagship hospital within Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, we offer advanced tertiary care without the trek into the city. But more than that, we offer familiarity. We are your neighbors, and your wellbeing is our life’s work.
What Guides Us
You don’t walk through our doors because you’re having a perfect day. You come to us worried, in pain, or hoping for answers. We carry that responsibility seriously.
That’s why our work is rooted in a simple belief: world-class healthcare should also be human-centered. It should be accessible. It should treat the person, not just the condition. Whether it’s a routine checkup or a complex transplant, every patient who trusts us deserves respect, honesty, and a team that genuinely listens.
A Place Built for Healing
Hospitals can feel cold. Ours was designed to feel like care.
Our campus features advanced intensive care units for adults, children, and newborns—each staffed by teams trained specifically for the most fragile patients. Our operating rooms are equipped for robotic and minimally invasive surgery. Our radiology suite includes 3T MRI and other high-precision tools that help detect illness earlier.
And when minutes matter most, our Level 1 Trauma Center and emergency department are ready, 24 hours a day. But healing isn’t just about technology. It’s about clean, quiet spaces. It’s about a nurse who notices you’re afraid and sits down to explain what happens next. It’s about feeling safe.
Care That Leaves No Specialty Behind
Serious illness rarely stays neatly inside one box. A cancer diagnosis affects your heart, your mental health, your family. That’s why our specialists don’t work in silos.
Our cardiothoracic surgeons collaborate with our oncologists. Our orthopedists coordinate with physical therapists before you even leave the operating room. Our maternal-fetal medicine team works alongside our neonatologists—so high-risk pregnancies have the best possible support from start to finish.
We offer deep expertise across every major specialty:
- Heart & vascular care, from preventive cardiology to heart transplantation
- Brain and spine care, for complex neurological conditions
- Cancer medicine, where medical, surgical, and radiation oncology come together under one plan
- Women’s health, including routine gynecology and high-risk obstetrics
- Pediatrics and neonatology, anchored by a renowned NICU
- Orthopedics, with a focus on getting you back to daily life after joint replacement or injury
- Digestive health, including advanced GI and liver disease management
Whatever you’re facing, the right team is already in the room—together, on your behalf.
The People Behind Your Care
You may choose a hospital for its reputation. But you remember it for the people.
Our physicians include some of the most respected names in medicine—many of whom trained at the nation’s top institutions and now teach the next generation of doctors at the Zucker School of Medicine. But what patients remember most is how these specialists take time to answer questions, to sit down, to make them feel seen.
Our nurses have earned Magnet® designation, the highest national honor for nursing excellence. That recognition reflects what our patients already know: that the person holding your hand through a difficult night is highly skilled, deeply compassionate, and never makes you feel like a room number.
Innovation That Actually Helps
We pursue new technology not because it’s new—but because it helps you recover faster and more comfortably.
Our robotic surgery platform allows surgeons to operate through tiny incisions, meaning less pain and shorter hospital stays. Our diagnostic imaging uses artificial intelligence to help radiologists detect abnormalities earlier and with greater precision. And when you can’t come to us, we come to you—through telemedicine visits that let you see your doctor from home, securely and simply.
Your medical records are also digital and integrated. That means your cardiologist, primary care doctor, and surgeon are all looking at the same information, reducing duplicate tests and missed connections.
More Than Medicine
We’ve learned that healing doesn’t stop when you leave the exam room.
That’s why we offer nutritional counseling, spiritual care, and support groups for patients and families navigating serious illness. We help you understand your insurance coverage and offer financial counselors who can walk you through options. We’ve created preventive health packages tailored to your age, family history, and lifestyle—because the best care is often the care that keeps you out of the hospital entirely.
And we don’t wait for you to come to us. Our teams are out in the community year-round, hosting free health screenings, vaccination clinics, and educational workshops. From Floral Park to Bayside, Glen Oaks to downtown Queens, we’re working to make New York healthier—one neighborhood at a time.
Recognized for Quality, Built on Trust
We’re proud to be fully accredited by The Joint Commission, and to appear consistently among U.S. News & World Report’s high-performing hospitals across multiple specialties. But the recognition that matters most comes from the families who trust us—and return to us, generation after generation.
What Our Patients Say
“After my bypass surgery, I wasn’t sure I’d ever feel like myself again. But the nurses didn’t just treat my incision—they helped me rebuild my confidence. Today, I’m back on the floor playing with my grandkids. That’s because of them.”
— Arthur D., Floral Park
“When I found out I had cancer, I was terrified. But from my first appointment, I felt held. My oncologist explained everything. My surgeon called me the night before my operation. I wasn’t just a patient—I was family.”
— Linda M., Bayside
“My twins were born early and needed time in the NICU. It was the scariest weeks of my life. But the neonatologists and nurses kept me informed, involved, and hopeful. They saved my babies. And they took care of me, too.”
— Sarah P., Glen Oaks
Your Health, Your Way
You don’t need to navigate this alone. Whether you’re due for a physical, managing a chronic condition, or seeking a second opinion after a new diagnosis, we’re here.
Schedule an appointment online through our Northwell Health Find a Doctor portal, or call us directly.
Main hospital line: +1 (718) 470-7000
Email: info@northwell.edu
Address: 270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
For international patients, our Northwell Health International Services team can assist with travel coordination, medical records translation, and appointment scheduling.
Common Questions, Straight Answers
Do I need a referral to see a specialist?
That depends on your insurance plan. Our scheduling team can help clarify before your visit.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We’re in-network with most major insurers, including Medicare and Medicaid. For specific questions, our financial advocates are available to help.
Do you offer virtual visits?
Yes—for many specialties, we offer secure video visits through the Northwell Health app.
How do I reach the hospital by public transit?
We’re accessible by bus, and a short ride from the LIRR Floral Park station. Full directions are on our website.
Can family members stay with me overnight?
Visiting hours and policies vary by unit and are designed to balance rest with family presence. Current policies are always posted on our site.
Why This Place Matters
There are larger hospitals. There are newer buildings. But there is no substitute for a place that has spent decades earning the trust of its community.
Long Island Jewish Medical Center is not just a destination for advanced medicine. It is a place where a cancer patient finds hope, where a premature baby takes her first breath, where a grandfather walks out of surgery and back into his life. It is where science meets kindness—and where you are never just a case number.
You are the reason we are here. And we remain, as always, at your service.