University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview nationally ranked in nine specialties by U.S. News & World Report
MINNEAPOLIS (July 19, 2011) – University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview is in some rather elite company, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The news magazine’s annual “Best Hospitals” survey ranked the medical center among the nation’s best in nine medical specialties, including:
- Cancer (#23)
- Diabetes & Endocrinology (#36)
- Ear, Nose & Throat (#49)
- Gastroenterology (#25)
- Nephrology (#19)
- Neurology & Neurosurgery (#36)
- Orthopedics (#34)
- Pulmonology (#18)
- Urology (#37)
U.S. News also ranked the medical center #1 in the Twin Cities metro area.
“This recognition, combined with the recognition in June for our children’s hospital and regional ranking as the #1 hospital in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area this spring, is an honor to each and every one of us and the world-class care and experience we provide our patients and families every day,” says Steve Hill, chief operating officer, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. “It affirms our partnership with University of Minnesota Physicians, our collective dedication to advancements in care and our exceptional team of caregivers.”
The “Best Hospitals” issue hits newsstands August 30th, but all the rankings are available right now at U.S. News & World Report.
The rankings are based on certain measures including reputation, outcomes and other care-related factors like advanced technology and affiliation with a medical school.
In June, U.S. News ranked University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital among the nation’s top children’s hospitals in eight specialties including cancer and neonatology. The hospital just opened a new facility on its Minneapolis west bank campus in April.
