Ten specialties ranked in top 5
For the second year in a row, Cleveland Clinic is ranked the No. 2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, while earning the No. 1 ranking in urology and retaining its position as the nation’s No. 1 hospital for cardiology and heart surgery for the 23rd successive year.
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U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2017-18” also named Cleveland Clinic the No. 1 hospital in Ohio and the Cleveland area. In all, 14 Cleveland Clinic specialties earned national rankings, including 10 specialties ranked among the Top 5 nationwide.
The complete Best Hospitals 2017-18 rankings for Cleveland Clinic are:
Since 1995, no hospital has ranked higher in heart care than Cleveland Clinic.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as the best hospital in the country for heart care for the 23rd consecutive year,” said Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, Chairman of Cleveland Clinic’s Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute. “We are deeply committed to delivering the highest quality outcomes, as well as the best possible experience, to our patients. We will continue to invest in research and strive to continue improving and learning. This honor would not be possible without the talented physicians, nurses, mid-level providers and support staff who provide tireless dedication to the care of our patients.”
Cleveland Clinic’s urology program is ranked No. 1, continuing its 18-year trend of ranking No.1 or No. 2.
“We are thrilled to again be recognized as the nation’s No. 1 urology program and maintaining our ranking as the No. 2 nephrology program in the U.S.,” said Eric Klein, MD, Chairman of Cleveland Clinic’s Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute. “This is a great honor for all of the caregivers in our institute and illustrates just how dedicated our staff is to providing the very best care for our patients, while striving to reach the highest standards when delivering that care.”
With this year’s No. 2 overall ranking, Cleveland Clinic has been ranked among the country’s Top 5 hospitals for 19 consecutive years.
In compiling its rankings, U.S. News studied objective data, such as risk-adjusted survival, readmission rates, volume, patient experience, patient safety, quality of nursing care and other care-related indicators. According to U.S. News, these rankings recognize hospitals that excel in treating patients who need an especially high level of care.
“I am incredibly proud of this organization and everyone who works here,” said Cleveland Clinic President and CEO Toby Cosgrove, MD. “These rankings are a reflection of our caregivers’ unwavering commitment to providing the very best care to the patients we are privileged to serve.”
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