We sifted data from nearly 5,000 medical centers and survey responses from more than 30,000 physicians to rank hospitals in 16 adult specialties from cancer to urology. Death rates, patient safety and hospital reputation were among the factors weighed. Only 153 hospitals were nationally ranked in a specialty in 2016-17. The Honor Roll recognizes 20 hospitals for exceptional care in the specialties and in common procedures and conditions.
Best Hospitals National Rankings
Hospital Rankings by Specialty
The top three hospitals in each of 16 specialties are listed below.
Cancer
#3
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Lung Cancer Surgery,
Colon Cancer Surgery
Cardiology & Heart Surgery
#2
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Heart Failure,
Heart Bypass Surgery,
Aortic Valve Surgery,
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Ear, Nose & Throat
#2
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Colon Cancer Surgery
Neurology & Neurosurgery
#1
Ophthalmology
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Knee Replacement,
Hip Replacement
Psychiatry
Pulmonology
#1
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Lung Cancer Surgery,
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
