Best Hospitals in Louisiana
Louisiana has about 240 hospitals, one of which is nationally ranked. Seven other hospitals met standards for strong performance within the state. U.S. News also ranks hospitals in the New Orleans metro area.
Best Hospitals by Metro Area
Best Hospitals by Region
Northeastern Louisiana, Northwestern Louisiana, Southeastern Louisiana, Southwestern Louisiana
| State Rank | Hospital | No. of Specialties Nationally Ranked | No. of Specialties High-Performing |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
New Orleans, LA Ranked #1 in New Orleans metro area Recognized in Southeastern Louisiana |
11 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
1 High-Performing
Specialty
|
| #2 |
Willis-Knighton Medical Center Shreveport, LA Recognized in Northwestern Louisiana |
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|
11 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #3 |
Bossier City, LA Recognized in Northwestern Louisiana |
—
|
3 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #4 |
Kenner, LA Ranked #2 in New Orleans metro area Recognized in Southeastern Louisiana |
—
|
1 High-Performing
Specialty
|
| #4 |
Our Lady of Lake Regional Medical Center Baton Rouge, LA Recognized in Baton Rouge metro area Recognized in Southeastern Louisiana |
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|
1 High-Performing
Specialty
|
| #4 |
Rapides Regional Medical Center Alexandria, LA Recognized in Southwestern Louisiana |
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|
1 High-Performing
Specialty
|
| #4 |
Monroe, LA Recognized in Northeastern Louisiana |
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|
1 High-Performing
Specialty
|
| #4 |
New Orleans, LA Ranked #2 in New Orleans metro area Recognized in Southeastern Louisiana |
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|
1 High-Performing
Specialty
|

11 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
1 High-Performing
Specialty