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U.S. News & World Report
We are proud to still be the best hospital in Kansas and Kansas City according to U.S. News & World Report – the only hospital to receive this award since its inception. We are also the only hospital in the region to have any medical and surgical adult specialties that ranked among the top 50 nationwide, with 6 nationally ranked specialties.
As the best hospital, we deliver unmatched care and unrivaled outcomes. Our expert care teams are dedicated to making a lasting difference for patients, their families and the entire region.
Now and always, we are here for you.
National excellence
U.S. News & World Report evaluated thousands of hospitals to produce its respected report of the nation's best. In 2024-25, The University of Kansas Hospital ranked among the top 50 programs in these 6 adult medical and surgical specialties:
- Cancer (No. 49)
- Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery (No. 46)
- Ear, Nose and Throat (No. 41)
- Geriatrics (No. 32)
- Neurology and Neurosurgery (No. 26)
- Pulmonology and Lung Surgery (No. 28)
In addition, several of our programs were recognized as high performing, ranking in the top 10% of programs evaluated. These include:
This recognition reflects our dedication to our patients. We put patients first because we genuinely care – and we remain committed to delivering exceptional outcomes.
Our team is focused on providing the best care to every patient every day. We are honored our commitment to providing high-quality care, safety and service is being recognized again this year as the best in Kansas City and in Kansas." – Tammy Peterman, MS, RN, FAAN
President, Kansas City Division, and health system executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief nursing officer
Regional rankings
U.S. News also rates hospitals for their performance in treating commonly occurring conditions and procedures. We are proud to be ranked as high performing in the following conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA repair)
- Aortic valve surgery
- Back surgery (spinal fusion)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Colon cancer surgery
- Gynecological cancer surgery
- Heart attack
- Heart bypass surgery
- Heart failure
- Kidney failure
- Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma
- Lung cancer surgery
- Maternity
- Pneumonia
- Prostate cancer surgery
- Stroke
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
These rankings use the same scoring methods used for the national rankings.
Nationally recognized for maternity care
We are proud to be named a 2025 Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. This is the highest award a hospital can receive as part of U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care study.
Everyone at The University of Kansas Health System shares a commitment to going above and beyond to ensure patients receive the highest quality care available anywhere, right here in Kansas City. We are grateful so many people trust our physicians and staff for their care, and we are proud to make a positive impact for our patients, their families and our community." – Bob Page
President and chief executive officer
About the rankings
Since 1990, U.S. News & World Report's best hospitals ranking has served as a respected source for identifying quality healthcare providers. The rankings highlight medical centers that excel in high-risk inpatient care and complex procedures.
U.S. News evaluates measures such as patient survival, advanced technologies, patient safety and hospital reputation. The resulting best hospitals are organized into specialty areas and updated every July.