NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn

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NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is a full-service, 450-bed academic teaching hospital in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City. It is a part of the NYU Langone Health system, one of the largest and most renowned healthcare providers in the United States.

History[edit | edit source]

The hospital was originally established in 1883 as the German Hospital of Brooklyn. In 2008, it was renamed as the Lutheran Medical Center before becoming a part of the NYU Langone Health system in 2016.

Services[edit | edit source]

NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn offers a wide range of medical and surgical services. These include cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and pediatrics. The hospital also has a Level 1 Trauma Center, a Stroke Center, and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.

Education and Research[edit | edit source]

As an academic teaching hospital, NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine. It offers residency programs in various specialties and subspecialties, including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology. The hospital is also involved in numerous research activities, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, and cancer.

Community Involvement[edit | edit source]

NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is deeply committed to serving its community. It offers numerous community programs and services, such as health education, disease prevention, and outreach programs.

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