The medical center also tied for #1 in California and #1 in Los Angeles.
The U.S. News rankings, released Tuesday, are based on patient outcomes, patient experience, technology, ability to handle challenging referrals (according to surveyed physicians) and a variety of other health-related measures.
U.S. News selects the top-performing hospitals for the Honor Roll based on their high rankings and ratings in multiple specialties, procedures and conditions.
Cedars-Sinai had several specialties ranked nationally in the hospital rankings released Tuesday. The specialty rankings mean that Cedars-Sinai is among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in these specific clinical areas.
Four Cedars-Sinai specialties were ranked in the top five nationally:
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (#2)
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (#5)
- Orthopedics (#5)
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (#5)
Seven specialties were ranked in the top 10 nationally. In addition to the four above, the list includes:
- Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery (#6)
- Diabetes & Endocrinology (#9)
- Neurology & Neurosurgery (#9, tied)
Four specialties also were #1 in California (highest U.S. News ranking in the region):
- Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Orthopedics
“This recognition of Cedars-Sinai is a credit to the commitment of our innovative physicians, nurses and staff members to healing and progress for our patients,” said Thomas M. Priselac, president and CEO of Cedars-Sinai. “Our healthcare professionals provide our community with the highest quality healthcare, and they inspire everything we do. I am in awe of their continued energy, curiosity, dedication and resilience.”
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