Texas Children’s is thrilled to announce we’ve been named the No. 1 pediatric hospital in the state of Texas for the 16th year in a row by U.S. News and World Report. Ten of the hospitals’ specialties ranked within the top 10, and Behavioral Health, a newly ranked specialty this year, earned the highest designation available. Texas Children’s remains the best hospital in the country for children in need of pediatric cardiology and heart surgery care for the eighth consecutive year and earned a No. 1 ranking for pediatric nephrology.
President and CEO Dr. Debra Sukin shared her gratitude and appreciation in her announcement to the organization, “These outstanding results are a reflection of the hard work, dedication and expertise of our entire team. Each one of you plays a vital role, and it’s your combined skills that make a life-changing difference for our patients. I am immensely grateful for your commitment to the patients and communities we serve – this is what makes Texas Children’s the world’s leading pediatric and women’s health care organization and the No. 1 children’s hospital in Texas.”
The specialties ranked as follows:
No. 1: Cardiology and Heart Surgery
No. 1: Nephrology (Kidney disorders)
No. 2: Pulmonology and Lung Surgery
No. 2: Neurology & Neurosurgery
No. 4: Diabetes & Endocrinology
No. 5: Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Behavioral Health
Read more about these rankings in our press release.
This recognition is a reality because of each of you, the members of our One Amazing Team, tirelessly committed to our mission to create a healthier future for children and women throughout our global community. “That’s why these rankings matter: they empower families to make informed decisions and demonstrate that Texas Children’s is fulfilling its promise to deliver life-changing care to patients who need us most,” said Sukin.
Congratulations and thank you for all you do for Texas Children’s!
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