“UAB Urology is the only nationally ranked urologic program in Alabama, and we believe this recognition reflects our commitment to providing outstanding patient care,” said Dean G. Assimos, M.D., Chair, UAB Department of Urology.
A hospital’s score for Urology is based on various data categories, including volume of high-risk patients, nurse staffing and patient survival. UAB Urology was ranked highly for survival odds, patient safety, number of patients, advanced technologies and patient services, among other factors.
Overall, UAB Hospital was again ranked No. 1 in Alabama. Nine other UAB adult specialties joined Urology 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)
U.S News and World Report also recognized UAB for High Performance in seven adult procedures/conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, colon cancer surgery and lung cancer surgery.