Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized as Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

CHICAGO -  In its annual Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Northwestern Medicine hospitals as leaders in clinical excellence. For the 12^th consecutive year, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll, a select group of only 22 hospitals recognized for their exceptional performance across specialties, procedures and conditions.

“Our rankings reflect the dedication of our outstanding physicians, nurses and staff to the patients they care for and the communities we serve,” said Howard B. Chrisman, MD, president and chief executive officer, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. “It is this shared commitment and focus that allows us to push the boundaries of medical science and provide groundbreaking care, from discovery to delivery, and shape the future of health care.”

Below are highlights for Northwestern Medicine hospitals in the 2023-24 U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings:

• In addition to retaining its position on the Honor Roll of Best Hospitals, Northwestern Memorial Hospital will be designated No. 1 (tied) in metropolitan Chicago and Illinois. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is also nationally ranked in 11 specialties: Cancer (No. 18); Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery (No. 7); Diabetes & Endocrinology (No. 5); Ear, Nose & Throat (No. 32, tied); Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (No. 9); Geriatrics (No. 9); Neurology & Neurosurgery (No. 10); Obstetrics & Gynecology (No. 17); Orthopaedics (No.19); Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (No. 18); and Urology (No. 11). The hospital is recognized as “High Performing” in 19 procedures and conditions. 
   
• Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is ranked No. 8 in both Illinois and the Chicago metropolitan area. Central DuPage is designated as “High Performing” in three specialties: Gastroenterology & GI Surgery; Orthopaedics; and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. The hospital is recognized as “High Performing” in 14 procedures and conditions. 
   
• Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is tied at No. 10 in both Illinois and the Chicago metropolitan area. The hospital is nationally ranked in three specialties and designated as “High Performing” in three specialties: Geriatrics (No. 43, tie); Neurology & Neurosurgery (No. 34); Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (No. 49); Diabetes & Endocrinology; Gastroenterology & GI Surgery; and Orthopaedics. The hospital is recognized as “High Performing” in 4 procedures and conditions. 
   
• Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital combined are ranked No. 12 in both Illinois and the Chicago metropolitan area. The hospitals are designated as “High Performing” in three specialties: Geriatrics; Pulmonology & Lung Surgery; and Urology. The hospitals are recognized as “High Performing” in 10 procedures and conditions. 
   
• Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is tied at No. 14 in Illinois and tied at No. 13 in the Chicago metropolitan area. Palos Hospital is also recognized as “High Performing” in 9 procedures and conditions. 
   
• Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is recognized by U.S. News and World Report for the first time with a national ranking of No. 35 for Rehabilitation.
   
• Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital was designated as “High Performing” in one specialty: Orthopaedics. Delnor Hospital is also recognized as “High Performing” in 6 procedures and conditions.
   
• Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is recognized as “High Performing” in 3 procedures and conditions.

For the first time, U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll hospitals will not receive a national numerical ranking. Instead, all hospitals selected for the Honor Roll will be designated as No. 1 in both their state and regional rankings. In states and regions with more than one Honor Roll hospital, such as Illinois, the No. 1 designation will be shared. Hospitals that are not on the Honor Roll will continue to be ranked within their state and metropolitan area.