Best hospitals in the United States

The 10 Best Hospitals In America

There are thousands of hospitals in the United States, and millions of patients go through them every year. For those seeking the best of the best, this list of the top ten hospitals in America showcases the ten hospitals who perform the best and deliver the best results across the full spectrum of medical treatments and procedures.

The top ten list, compiled yearly by U.S. News, is so hard to achieve that only the top 0.3% of all hospitals nationwide will ever earn a spot. The ranking is based on a variety of factors, including a treatment score for 12 medical specialties (such as cancer and heart attacks) as well as overall hospital satisfaction rates and facilities.

1) Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore

Ranked as the best overall hospital in the United States, John Hopkins has 918 beds and treats over 100,000 patients a year. John Hopkins Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission (JC) and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

2) Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic is a 1,302 bed general hospital that treats over 500,000 patients yearly at various locations. The Mayo Clinic is accredited by the Joint Commission (JC), the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and the American Osteopathic Association.

3) Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital is a 907-bed teaching hospital with almost 50,000 yearly admissions and almost 90,000 emergency room visits. Massachusetts General Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission (JC).

4) Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic, a 1,214-bed general hospital, is ranked for both general and pediatric specialties. The hospital has over 50,000 annual admissions, and is accredited by the Joint Commission (JC) and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

5) Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles

Ronald Reagan Medical Center is a teaching hospital associated with the UCLA in Los Angeles, and treats over 20,000 patients yearls with over 40,000 emergency room visits. Ranked for both pediatric and general specialties, Ronald Reagan UCLA is accredited by the Joint Commission.

6) New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell

Ranked #1 in New York and #6 nationwide, New York-Presbyterian University Hospital has 2,249 beds and admits over 100,000 patients annually. Over 233,000 people utilize their emergency room services yearly. New York-Presbyterian University Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission (JC) and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

7) University of California, San Francisco Medical Center

San Francisco Medical Center is a teaching hospital associated with the University of California, ans treats over 28,000 patients yearly in 660 beds. University of California, San Francisco Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission.

8) Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a 1,258 bed teaching hospital associated with Washington University. Almsot 66,000 patients are admitted yearly, and 84,000 patients have visited its emergency room. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is also accredited by the Joint Commission.

9) Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is a teaching hospital with 760 beds, and treats 40,000 patients yearly with almost 60,000 visiting its emergency room. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission (JC) and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

10) Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.

Duke University Medical Center is a teaching hospital located in Durham, NC with 798 beds. 39,000 patients are admitted annually, and over 66,000 visit the Duke University Medical Center emergency room. Duke University Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission (JC).