Lang
7/30/19
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is listed among the nation’s best hospitals in six adult care specialties, according to 2019-20 rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
The UIHC ranked in the following areas:
- 6 in ear, nose, and throat
- 6 in ophthalmology
- 19 in gynecology
- 27 in orthopedics
- 27 in pulmonology and lung surgery
- 43 (tie) in cancer
Two additional specialties – urology and geriatrics – were listed as “high-performing” by U.S. News.
The UIHC is the only nationally ranked hospital in Iowa.
In June, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital was named by U.S. News as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals for the 11th consecutive year, with national rankings in six pediatric care specialties. In March, U.S. News listed the research and primary care missions of the UI Carver College of Medicine in its rankings of “Best Graduate Schools.”
For the 2019-20 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 25 specialties, procedures, and conditions.
More information about the 2019-20 rankings and ratings can be found online at health.usnews.com.