Best Hospitals in Virginia
Virginia has about 125 hospitals, four of which are nationally ranked. Nineteen other hospitals met standards for strong performance within the state. U.S. News also ranks hospitals in the Richmond and Virginia Beach metro areas.
Best Hospitals by Metro Area
Richmond, Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News (Hampton Roads)
Best Hospitals by Region
Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Southwestern Virginia, Tidewater
| State Rank | Hospital | No. of Specialties Nationally Ranked | No. of Specialties High-Performing |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center Richmond, VA Ranked #1 in Richmond metro area Recognized in Central Virginia |
4 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
9 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #2 |
Falls Church, VA Ranked #1 in Washington DC metro area Recognized in Northern Virginia |
2 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
10 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #3 |
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA Ranked #1 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News (Hampton Roads) metro area |
2 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
9 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #4 |
University of Virginia Medical Center Charlottesville, VA Recognized in Central Virginia |
1 Nationally Ranked
Specialty
|
9 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #5 |
Alexandria, VA Ranked #4 in Washington DC metro area Recognized in Northern Virginia |
—
|
9 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #6 |
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital Richmond, VA Ranked #2 in Richmond metro area Recognized in Central Virginia |
—
|
8 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #6 |
Lynchburg, VA Recognized in Central Virginia |
—
|
8 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #6 |
Fredericksburg, VA Ranked #6 in Washington DC metro area Recognized in Northern Virginia |
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|
8 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #6 |
Winchester, VA Recognized in Shenandoah Valley |
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|
8 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #10 |
Reston, VA Ranked #7 in Washington DC metro area Recognized in Northern Virginia |
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|
7 High-Performing
Specialties
|

4 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
9 High-Performing
Specialties