CLEVELAND — University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital placed third as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in both Ohio and the Midwest.
The 2025-2026 rankings placed UH Rainbow in the top 50 in all 11 pediatric specialties. Seven of these specialties placed int the top 25.
“We are proud to be recognized again as one of the country’s leading children’s hospitals,” said Marissa Kiefer, President of UH Rainbow and UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital. “Families rely on these rankings when making important decisions about their child’s healthcare, and this honor reflects the skill and compassion of our physicians, nurses and caregivers. Every day, they put their patients and families first, and this recognition belongs to them.”
UH Rainbow’s ranked specialties included:
- Neonatology, 10th
- Diabetes and Endocrinology, 13th
- Orthopedic, 14th
- Pulmonology and Lung Surgery, 15th
- Neurology and Neurosurgery, 21st
- Cardiology and Heart Surgery, 22nd
- Urology, 23rd
- Cancer, 29th
- Nephrology, 29th
- Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, 47th
UH Rainbow also ranked in Behavioral Health, which was added recently, meaning there are no specific number rankings for this specialty.
“Our depth of expertise in pediatrics – from premature infants to young adults with cancer, and families managing complex diabetes and scoliosis to name a few – is truly unmatched in our region, and supported by a legacy of groundbreaking research and innovation,” said Marlene Miller, Pediatrician-in-Chief at UH and Chair of Pediatrics at UH Rainbow and Marsha L. Antonucci Distinguished Chair of Pediatrics. “First and foremost, our mission is to deliver the highest-quality, family-centered care.”
The 2025-26 rankings highlighted UH Rainbow’s commitment to embracing complex conditions.
“Our commitment to surgical innovation has helped elevate UH Rainbow to the top of the U.S. News rankings,” said Michael P. Glotzbecker, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Interim Surgeon-in-Chief, UH Rainbow, and George H Thompson Chair in Pediatric Orthopedics. “From robotic-assisted deformity surgery to 3-D printed guides and novel techniques like vertebral body tethering, we are at the forefront of spinal care. Our collaborative approach across medical and surgical specialties ensures that every child has access to the highest quality care for even the most complex conditions.”
UH Cleveland Medical Center was also recognized in July when U.S. News named it one of the Best Hospitals for the 27th year in a row.
These rankings come from data on 108 children’s hospitals and surveys from thousands of pediatric experts. Hospitals that make the “Best” list have strong results, good resources and reputations.
To view the full 2025–2026 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, visit U.S. News website.
Ruby Jackson
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