Children's Hospital of Alabama at UAB Rankings

Adult Specialties
Rheumatology
Children's Specialties
Nationally ranked Cancer
Nationally ranked Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Nationally ranked Diabetes & Endocrinology
Nationally ranked Gastroenterology
Nationally ranked Neonatology
Nationally ranked Nephrology
Nationally ranked Neurology & Neurosurgery
Nationally ranked Orthopedics
Nationally ranked Pulmonology
Nationally ranked Urology

Pediatrics: Gastroenterology Score Card

Hospital Ranking #34
U.S. News Hospital Score 45.9/100
Best Children's Hospitals Rankings Methodology »
Reputation with specialists
1.00

Modest

Survival after liver transplant
Three-year survival
2.00

Average

Success in preventing ICU bloodstream infections
2.00

Significant

Overall infection prevention
Use of proven infection-reducing measures
8.00

Modest

Patient volume
25

Average

Surgical volume
5

Average

Nonsurgical procedure volume
9

High

Nurse-patient ratio
2.70

Good

Nurse Magnet hospital
Credentialed source of high-quality nursing care
Yes
Liver transplant program
Accreditation and number of patients
3

Good

Advanced clinical services
Specialized resources such as celiac disease support group
8.00

All

Clinical support services
Medical and surgical services such as 24/7 acute pain program
9

All

Advanced technologies
9.00

All

Specialized clinics and programs
Such as for obesity management
8.00

All

Patient and family services
Such as interpreters and child life specialists
8

All

Commitment to involving parents and family
Such as a parent advisory committee and family-centered rounds
6

Superior

Commitment to quality improvement
Such as tracking patient data
7

Superior

Use of health information technology
9

Very good

Subspecialist availability
8

Very good

Fellowship program
1 out of 1
Commitment to clinical research
1 out of 1
Pediatrics: Gastroenterology Hospitals:
#1 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
#2 Children's Hospital Boston
Boston, MA
#3 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
University of Alabama Hospital at Birmingham
Birmingham AL 35233
Cooper Green Mercy Hospital
Birmingham AL 35233
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Birmingham AL 35233
HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
Birmingham AL 35205
Advertisement

Press Room - sponsored news

Mount Sinai Medical Center
Grape Seed Polyphenols — a natural antioxidant — May Prevent Alzheimer's
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CHOP's Genome Center Contributes to Large Gene Study of Adult Dimentia
Mayo Clinic News
Click here for your connection to the latest innovations, research and health information from Mayo Clinic.

Promote Your Hospital

Display your ranked hospital's Best Hospitals badge on your website.

Tell consumers what makes your hospital unique through our Enhanced Hospital Listings.

Showcase your hospital's area of expertise with our Featured Hospitals Program.

Learn more about marketing opportunities