Top Hospitals in New York City: U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Rankings
Three hospitals in the New York City area have been recognized for their exceptional care by earning spots on U.S. News & World Report's annual "honor roll." NYU Langone Hospitals, Mount Sinai Hospital, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell were all included in the publication's "Best Hospitals" rankings. These hospitals also tied for the top spot among the best regional hospitals in the New York City metro area. U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across various specialties and procedures to determine the best hospitals based on measures such as risk-adjusted mortality, preventable complications, and patient experience.
NYU Langone Health stood out with the highest number of No. 1-ranked specialties and top-10 specialties in the nation. The health system maintained its top rankings in neurology and neurosurgery for the fifth consecutive year and cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery for the second year. NYU Langone also received high-performing designations in all 23 procedures and conditions evaluated by U.S. News, showcasing its commitment to quality care across its locations.
New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell ranked among the top five in eight specialties and became the only New York hospital to place in the top 20 across all 14 specialties. The hospital was also recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality care to underserved communities. Mount Sinai Hospital, on the other hand, ranked in the top five in cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery and geriatrics, while also placing in the top 10 for cancer. It was acknowledged as a Best Regional Hospital for Community Access.
The Best Hospitals Specialty Rankings and Procedures & Conditions Ratings methodologies by U.S. News use patient outcome data from over 800 million records to help families and medical providers make informed healthcare decisions. These rankings ensure that American families can confidently choose high-quality care, often available in their own communities.