
St. Joseph's Health Cardiovascular Institute
Cardiology • Watertown, NY • Since 1869
About
St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) is the cardiology-focused division of St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse, NY. The institute is part of a broader, non-profit health system affiliated with Trinity Health, known for high-volume cardiac services, stroke care, and regional heart and spine surgery programs. Notable achievements include recording the highest annual cardiac surgeries at CVI since 2007 (1,223 in 2025) and recognition as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery and 100 Best for Spine Surgery and Coronary Intervention by Healthgrades. While the hospital operates primarily in Syracuse, NY, it is recognized regionally for cardiovascular care and related services through St. Joseph’s Health and its network. If you’re looking specifically for Watertown: Joseph’s Health or Trinity Health network, or search for a Watertown cardiovascular program separate from Syracuse.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
22670 Summit Drive Building #6 Watertown, NY 13601
Phone
1315-779-7430
authsatsjh@sjhsyr.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- LocalityBiz: Reviews on LocalityBiz show mixed ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars (Multiple, though not a total count)
Patients praise
- Some patients report excellent and professional care from doctors and staff
- Doctors described as knowledgeable, calm, patient, and caring
- Efficient office operations mentioned by some patients
Common complaints
- Rude front desk and reception staff
- Concerns regarding unprofessional behavior from specific providers
- Allegations of unsafe nursing practices
"Very rude front desk person named Katie... Certain providers... are extremely rude. I’ve heard there are also very unsafe nursing practices taking place in that office."
— LocalityBiz anonymous review"Dr Roc is a great doctor and the staff is very friendly. Great place."
— LocalityBiz user Frank Versailles"Receptionist is very rude and acts like she is bothered you called. The other staff and Drs. are excellent in their care and never have shown any other care but professional."
— LocalityBiz user Nancy DavisSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- St. Joseph’s Health CVI Celebrates 1,000th WATCHMAN™ Procedure, Strengthening Its Role as CNY’s Premier Heart Hospital | St. Joseph's Health Syracuse, New York (NY) Hospitals — Mar 10, 2026
- St. Joseph’s Health Sets Record for Cardiac Surgeries, Expands Advanced Care in Central New York | St. Joseph's Health Syracuse, New York (NY) Hospitals — May 20, 2026
- Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Patrick Sowa, Joins the Award-Winning Surgical Team at St. Joseph’s Health | St. Joseph's Health Syracuse, New York (NY) Hospitals — Sep 15, 2025
- St. Joseph’s Health Expands Access to Advanced Life-Saving Care in Central New York with Five New Medtronic VitalFlow ECMO Machines | St. Joseph's Health Syracuse, New York (NY) Hospitals — Mar 24, 2026
- St. Joseph’s Health Receives Grant from Central New York Community Foundation to Support Cardiovascular Care | St. Joseph's Health Syracuse, New York (NY) Hospitals — Aug 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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