CLEVELAND — U.S. News & World Report has announced that University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center has yet again been ranked among the nation's Best Hospitals for 2020-21.
UH Cleveland Medical Center ranked in seven of 12 adult specialties recognized, and ranked second among all hospitals in Ohio.
In over 4,500 medical centers evaluated nationwide, UH Cleveland Medical Center ranked in the Top-50 in the categories of Cancer (37); Cardiology & Heart Surgery (28); Ear, Nose & Throat (46); Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (39); Nephrology (25); Neurology & Neurosurgery (35), and Urology (26).
"The rankings reflect the tireless efforts of our physicians, nurses, caregivers and volunteers in providing care to patients with the most serious and complex needs," said Thomas F. Zenty III, Chief Executive Officer of University Hospitals. "We thank them for their hard work and dedication that have made this achievement possible, and for their unwavering support during these unusual times for our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover."
This past June, U.S. News & World Report ranked UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospitals among America's Best Children's Hospitals in eight specialties, four of which were in the top 25.
U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals ranking and ratings list has been released for over 30 years now and is designed to help patients and doctors make informed, educated decisions about which medical center would be best to receive care for challenging health conditions.
"We are proud to be ranked among the best in Ohio and the U.S.," said Daniel Simon, MD, President of UH Cleveland Medical Center, and Chief Clinical and Scientific Officer for UH. "We have a dedicated team of caregivers who excel in the care of our patients while also teaching the next generation of doctors and nurses, and making advances in medical research."