The U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings 2017-2018 lists UAB Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) No. 50 nationally. This is the eighth year in a row UAB ENT has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals.“UAB ENT is committed to providing outstanding patient care and we believe this national recognition reflects both our dedication and expertise across the spectrum of head and neck disorders,” said William R. Carroll, M.D., Chair, UAB Department of Otolaryngology.
A hospital’s score for ENT is based on various data categories, including volume of high-risk patients, nurse staffing and patient survival. UAB ENT was ranked highly for patient safety, number of patients and patient services, among other factors.
Overall, UAB Hospital was again ranked No. 1 in Alabama. Nine other UAB adult specialties joined ENT in the nation’s top 50, an increase from last year, and four others were named High Performing.
“We are pleased that UAB Hospital continues to be recognized for providing world-class health care to the residents of our state, region and nation,” said Health System CEO Will Ferniany, Ph.D. “The consistent excellence of our faculty and staff is a reassuring constant during times of change and uncertainty in our country’s health care system. We are proud of our national rankings, and proud to be acknowledged as Alabama’s best hospital.”
UAB’s highest ranked programs include:
- Rheumatology (10)
- Nephrology (14)
- Pulmonology (17)
- Urology (20)
- Diabetes and Endocrinology (21)
- Gynecology (26)
- Cardiology and Heart Surgery (30)
- Neurology and Neurosurgery (34)
- Geriatrics (47)
- Ear, Nose and Throat (50)
- Cancer (High Performing)
- Gastroenterology and GI Surgery (High Performing)
- Orthopedics (High Performing)
- Rehabilitation (High Performing)