Best Hospitals in Washington
Washington has more than 100 hospitals, two of which are nationally ranked. Eleven other hospitals met standards for strong performance within the state. U.S. News also ranks hospitals in the Seattle metro area.
Best Hospitals by Metro Area
Best Hospitals by Region
Central Washington, Northeastern Washington, Northwestern Washington, Peninsula, Puget Sound, Southeastern Washington, Southwestern Washington
| State Rank | Hospital | No. of Specialties Nationally Ranked | No. of Specialties High-Performing |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
University of Washington Medical Center Seattle, WA Ranked #1 in Seattle metro area Recognized in Puget Sound |
10 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
4 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #2 |
Seattle, WA Ranked #2 in Seattle metro area Recognized in Puget Sound |
2 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
6 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #3 |
Seattle, WA Ranked #3 in Seattle metro area Recognized in Puget Sound |
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|
10 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #4 |
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital Spokane, WA Recognized in Northeastern Washington |
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|
9 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #5 |
Southwest Washington Medical Center Vancouver, WA Ranked #4 in Portland metro area Recognized in Southwestern Washington |
—
|
4 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #6 |
Providence Holy Family Hospital Spokane, WA Recognized in Northeastern Washington |
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|
3 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #7 |
Swedish Medical Center-Cherry Hill Seattle, WA Ranked #4 in Seattle metro area Recognized in Puget Sound |
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|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #7 |
Swedish Medical Center-First Hill Seattle, WA Ranked #4 in Seattle metro area Recognized in Puget Sound |
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|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #7 |
Tacoma, WA Ranked #4 in Seattle metro area Recognized in Puget Sound |
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|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #7 |
Renton, WA Ranked #4 in Seattle metro area Recognized in Puget Sound |
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|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|

10 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
4 High-Performing
Specialties