Cleveland Clinic Ranked as One of America's Top Hospitals
7/16/2009
For the fifteenth consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic has once again been ranked No. 1 in the nation for heart care, according to the 2009 U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals" survey.
Since 1994, no hospital in the country has ranked higher than Cleveland Clinic in cardiac care.
The survey also recognized Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals overall, ranking Cleveland Clinic as No. 4 in the country.
Twelve Cleveland Clinic programs were listed among the Top 10 in the United States, including seven in the Top 5 and three – digestive disorders, urology, and rheumatology – among the Top 2.
“We are extremely proud of this recognition that reflects the Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to its mission of clinical excellence, medical research, and education,” said Delos “Toby” Cosgrove, M.D., President and CEO, Cleveland Clinic. “This acknowledgement is a result of highly dedicated medical staff and employees who are focused on providing the highest quality of care to our patients.”
In a separate ranking by U.S. News, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital ranked higher in more specialties than any other children’s hospital in Northeast Ohio. Overall, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital earned national rankings in eight out of 10 pediatric specialties.
Cleveland Clinic rankings for 2009 include:
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