Best Hospitals in Iowa
Iowa has about 125 hospitals, one of which is nationally ranked. Five other hospitals met standards for strong performance within the state.
Best Hospitals by Metro Area
Best Hospitals by Region
Central Iowa, Eastern Iowa, Western Iowa
| State Rank | Hospital | No. of Specialties Nationally Ranked | No. of Specialties High-Performing |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City, IA Recognized in Eastern Iowa |
9 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
5 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #2 |
Cedar Rapids, IA Recognized in Eastern Iowa |
—
|
6 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #3 |
Des Moines, IA Recognized in Des Moines metro area Recognized in Central Iowa |
—
|
5 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #4 |
Council Bluffs, IA Recognized in Omaha metro area Recognized in Western Iowa |
—
|
3 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #5 |
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport Davenport, IA Recognized in Eastern Iowa |
—
|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #5 |
Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City Sioux City, IA Recognized in Western Iowa |
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|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|

9 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
5 High-Performing
Specialties













