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U.S. News & World Report
We are proud once again to still be the best hospital in Kansas and Kansas City according to U.S. News & World Report – the only hospital to receive these awards since their 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 7 nationally ranked specialties.
As the best hospital, we are committed to providing advanced care with excellence and compassion. Our expert care teams are dedicated to making a lasting difference for patients, their families and the entire region.
Today 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 2025-26, The University of Kansas Hospital ranked among the top 50 programs in these 7 adult medical and surgical specialties:
- Cancer (No. 50)
- Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery (No. 33, tied)
- Ear, Nose & Throat (No. 23, tied)
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (No. 49)
- Geriatrics (No. 30, tied)
- Neurology & Neurosurgery (No. 32)
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (No. 29)
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 focus is on delivering exceptional care to every patient, every day – and this recognition is a powerful reflection of that dedication. Being named the best hospital in both Kansas City and Kansas once again is an incredible honor. As the only hospital in the region with 7 adult specialties ranked among the top 50 in the country, we’re proud to provide nationally recognized care for even the most complex conditions – right here in our community." – 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. The University of Kansas Hospital 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
- Diabetes
- Gynecological cancer surgery
- Heart arrhythmia
- Heart attack
- Heart bypass surgery
- Heart failure
- Hip fracture
- Kidney failure
- Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma
- Lung cancer surgery
- Maternity
- Pacemaker implantation
- Pneumonia
- Prostate cancer surgery
- Stroke
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Olathe Hospital, formerly Olathe Medical Center, was recognized as high performing in Heart Arrhythmia.
These rankings use the same scoring methods used for the national rankings.
Year after year, U.S. News & World Report affirms what we already know – our team is among the best in the nation. This achievement belongs to every physician, nurse and staff member who goes above and beyond to deliver world-class care, in all our locations. We are honored by the trust our patients place in us and proud to make a lasting impact on their lives and the health of our region." – 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.