Northwestern Medicine hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report annual Best Hospital rankings. For the 14th consecutive year, Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been named to the Best Hospital Honor Roll. Additionally, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the only Illinois hospital to have eight nationally ranked specialties in the Top 10. “Every day our physicians, nurses and staff demonstrate their commitment to better medicine, better outcomes and better patient care” said Howard Chrisman, MD, president and chief executive officer, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. Below are highlights for Northwestern Medicine hospitals in the 2025-26 U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings:
• In addition to retaining its position on the Honor Roll of Best Hospitals, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is ranked No. 1 (tie) in Illinois and metropolitan Chicago. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is also nationally ranked top 10 in 8 specialties: Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery (No. 7); Diabetes & Endocrinology (No. 7); Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (No. 10); Geriatrics (No. 9); Neurology & Neurosurgery (No. 6); Obstetrics & Gynecology (No. 6); Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (No. 7); and Urology (No. 10).
• Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is ranked No. 7 in both Illinois and the Chicago metropolitan area. The hospital was also recognized as High Performing in 17 procedures and conditions, as well as five specialties including Geriatrics, Orthopaedics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, and Urology.
• Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is ranked at No. 8 in both Illinois and the Chicago metropolitan area. The hospital was nationally ranked in four specialties: neurology and neurosurgery (#37), Diabetes & Endocrinology (#39), Orthopaedics (#43), and Geriatrics (#46). Lake Forest was also recognized as High Performing in nine Procedures & Conditions, as well as three specialties (Pulmonology & Lung Surgery; Urology; and Gastroenterology & GI Surgery).
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To view the full U.S. News & World Report rankings, visit: Best Hospitals | U.S. News Hospital Rankings and Ratings. For more information, visit www.NM.org.
