Best Hospitals IN America By Specialty
National Rankings
Announcing the 2020-2021 Best Hospitals in the U.S. from U.S. News. We analyze data from nearly 5,000 medical centers and survey responses from more than 30,000 physicians to rank hospitals in 16 adult specialties including cancer, cardiology, diabetes, rheumatology and more. Survival rates, patient experience, specialized staff and advanced technologies were among the factors weighed. Nationally, only 134 hospitals ranked in at least one of the specialties in 2020-2021. The Honor Roll recognizes 20 hospitals for their exceptional care for complex cases across these specialties, as well as recognizes hospitals by state, metro and regional areas for their work in ten more widely performed procedures and conditions, including hip and knee replacement, cancer surgery, heart bypass and more
Best Hospitals Honor Roll
Each year, U.S. News rates nearly 5,000 hospitals across the country on 16 specialties and ten procedures and conditions. Here are the top 20 highest rated hospitals in the U.S.
2020-21 Honor Roll Rankings
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#1Mayo Clinic
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#2Cleveland Clinic
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#3Johns Hopkins Hospital
Best Hospitals For Cancer
The Best Hospitals for treatment of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, and pancreatic cancers.
Top Hospitals for Cancer 2020-21
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#1University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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#2Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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#3Mayo Clinic
Procedure/Conditions related to Cancer
Best Hospitals For Cardiology & Heart Surgery
The Best Hospitals for treatment of cardiovascular disease, heart transplants, and other complex heart conditions.
Top Hospitals for Cardiology & Heart Surgery 2020-21
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#1Cleveland Clinic
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#2Mayo Clinic
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#3Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Procedure/Conditions related to Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Best Hospitals For Diabetes & Endocrinology
The Best Hospitals for treatment of diabetes, hypothyroidism, and pituitary disorders as well as other disorders of the endocrine system.
Top Hospitals for Diabetes & Endocrinology 2020-21
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#1Mayo Clinic
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#2Massachusetts General Hospital
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#3UCSF Medical Center
Best Hospitals For Ear, Nose & Throat
The Best Hospitals for issues related to otolaryngology conditions such as those affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, neck and balance.
Top Hospitals for Ear, Nose & Throat 2020-21
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#1Johns Hopkins Hospital
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#2Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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#3Mayo Clinic
Best Hospitals For Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
The Best Hospitals for treating functional and structural bowel and colon conditions.
Top Hospitals for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 2020-21
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#1Mayo Clinic
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#2Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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#3Cleveland Clinic
Procedure/Conditions related to Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Best Hospitals For Geriatrics
The Best Hospitals for geriatrics analyze hospitals in how they care for those older than 75 across a range of medical conditions.
Top Hospitals for Geriatrics 2020-21
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#1Mount Sinai Hospital
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#2Cleveland Clinic
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#3UCLA Medical Center
Best Hospitals For Gynecology
The Best Hospitals for gynecology excel at treating women for gynecological issues such as hysterectomies and other reproductive system surgeries.
Top Hospitals for Gynecology 2020-21
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#1Mayo Clinic
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#2Cleveland Clinic
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#3Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Best Hospitals For Nephrology
The Best Hospitals for treating renal diseases, including kidney transplants.
Top Hospitals for Nephrology 2020-21
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#1Mayo Clinic
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#2New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell
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#3UCLA Medical Center
Best Hospitals For Neurology & Neurosurgery
The Best Hospitals for treating neurological issues such as Alzheimers and dementia, as well as Parkinson’s disease, MS, and epilepsy.
Top Hospitals for Neurology & Neurosurgery 2020-21
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#1Johns Hopkins Hospital
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#2UCSF Medical Center
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#3New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell
Best Hospitals For Ophthalmology
The Best Hospitals for treating eye-related conditions.
Top Hospitals for Ophthalmology 2020-21
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#1Bascom Palmer Eye Institute–University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
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#2Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
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#3Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Best Hospitals For Orthopedics
The Best Hospitals for orthopedics are rated based on their performance in orthopedic surgery and other musculoskeletal issues and injuries.
Top Hospitals for Orthopedics 2020-21
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#1Hospital for Special Surgery
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#2Mayo Clinic
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#3Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Procedure/Conditions related to Orthopedics
Best Hospitals For Psychiatry
The Best Hospitals for the research and treatment of psychological conditions.
Top Hospitals for Psychiatry 2020-21
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#1Johns Hopkins Hospital
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#2McLean Hospital
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#3Massachusetts General Hospital
Best Hospitals For Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
The Best Hospitals for treating lung-related conditions such as advanced lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema, and for lung transplant surgery.
Top Hospitals for Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 2020-21
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#1Mayo Clinic
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#2National Jewish Health, Denver-University of Colorado Hospital
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#3Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Procedure/Conditions related to Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
Best Hospitals For Rehabilitation
The Best Hospitals for those recovering from traumatic injury, stroke, heart attack and other conditions.
Top Hospitals for Rehabilitation 2020-21
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#1Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
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#2Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital
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#3TIRR Memorial Hermann
Best Hospitals For Rheumatology
The Best Hospitals for treating musculoskeletal disease and autoimmune conditions such as osteoarthritis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Top Hospitals for Rheumatology 2020-21
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#1Johns Hopkins Hospital
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#2Cleveland Clinic
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#3Mayo Clinic
Best Hospitals For Urology
The Best Hospitals for treating diseases of the urinary tract as well as conditions affecting the bladder and prostate.
Top Hospitals for Urology 2020-21
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#1Mayo Clinic
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#2Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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#3Johns Hopkins Hospital
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