White Plains Hospital has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Hospital, receiving national and state recognition for clinical performance across several key surgical specialties.
The hospital earned National Procedure Awards for lung cancer surgery, hip replacement, knee replacement, and hysterectomy. It also received a New York State Procedure Award for colon surgery and a national specialty designation for excellence in cancer surgery, according to White Plains Hospital.
“These recognitions reflect the skill of our physicians, the dedication of our clinical teams, and our continued commitment to providing advanced care close to home,” said Dr. Michael Palumbo, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at White Plains Hospital. “From complex cancer surgery to same-day joint replacement, our focus remains on delivering exceptional outcomes for the communities we serve.”
Castle Connolly’s Top Hospital rankings are based on performance metrics including patient outcomes, quality of care, and procedural expertise. The methodology evaluates outcomes from 30 days before surgery through 90 days after, with top-performing hospitals receiving designation.
The latest recognition adds to a series of recent distinctions for the hospital. In 2025, White Plains Hospital became the only hospital in Westchester and Fairfield counties, as well as the Hudson Valley, to receive a five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the fourth consecutive year.
The hospital has also earned an “A” Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for 14 consecutive grading periods and received the Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades. It has been named a Top Hospital by several national publications, including Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, and Money.
White Plains Hospital operates as part of the Montefiore Health System and serves as a tertiary hub for advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The 292-bed, not-for-profit hospital provides acute and preventive care to residents across Westchester County and surrounding communities.
In addition to its main campus, the hospital maintains outpatient facilities and multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers, and Yorktown Heights, as well as Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale.
The hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and continues to receive national recognition for patient experience and nursing excellence. In 2025, it earned its third Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a distinction held by a small percentage of hospitals nationwide.
White Plains Hospital stated that the continued recognition reflects its emphasis on clinical outcomes, patient safety, and access to specialized care within the region.
