Best Hospitals in Maryland
Maryland has about 70 hospitals, five of which are nationally ranked. Twenty-five other hospitals met standards for strong performance within the state. U.S. News also ranks hospitals in the Baltimore metro area.
Best Hospitals by Metro Area
Best Hospitals by Region
Eastern Shore, Southern Maryland, Western Maryland
| State Rank | Hospital | No. of Specialties Nationally Ranked | No. of Specialties High-Performing |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
Baltimore, MD Ranked #1 in Baltimore metro area |
16 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
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|
| #2 |
University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD Ranked #2 in Baltimore metro area |
9 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
3 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #3 |
Baltimore, MD Ranked #3 in Baltimore metro area |
3 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
7 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #4 |
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD Ranked #4 in Baltimore metro area |
2 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
8 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #5 |
Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital Baltimore, MD Ranked #5 in Baltimore metro area |
1 Nationally Ranked
Specialty
|
—
|
| #6 |
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD Ranked #6 in Baltimore metro area |
—
|
11 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #6 |
Baltimore, MD Ranked #6 in Baltimore metro area |
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|
11 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #8 |
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Baltimore, MD Ranked #8 in Baltimore metro area |
—
|
10 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #9 |
Baltimore, MD Ranked #9 in Baltimore metro area |
—
|
9 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #9 |
Baltimore, MD Ranked #9 in Baltimore metro area |
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|
9 High-Performing
Specialties
|

16 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
3 High-Performing
Specialties