MD Anderson Cancer Center Ranked Number One in the Nation for Cancer Care

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has maintained its top ranking for cancer care in the nation, as announced in U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 "Best Hospitals" survey. With a consistent ranking as one of the top two hospitals in the nation since the inaugural survey in 1990, MD Anderson has solidified its position as a leader in oncology. This prestigious ranking reflects the institution's unwavering commitment to its mission to end cancer, with a dedicated team of professionals working tirelessly to deliver outstanding patient care.

Key Takeaways:

  • MD Anderson has maintained the top ranking for cancer care in the nation for the past 11 years, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 "Best Hospitals" survey.
  • The institution has consistently been one of the top two hospitals in the nation for cancer care since the inaugural survey in 1990.
  • MD Anderson achieved national rankings across various specialties among all hospitals, including No. 1 for Ear, Nose & Throat, No. 5 in Urology, and No. 13 in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.
  • The institution received "High Performing Ratings" in common adult procedures and condition ratings, including colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma treatment, lung cancer surgery, and prostate cancer surgery.
  • MD Anderson is a globally recognized leader in oncology, devoted to setting the standard in cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention.
  • The institution has maintained a five-star rating in Vizient's 2024 Quality and Accountability scorecard and was named the top hospital for oncology in Newsweek's 2025 World's Best Specialized Hospitals rankings.
  • MD Anderson has earned continual recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition program since 2001 and received its sixth consecutive Magnet designation, along with its first Magnet with Distinction rating.

Statistics:

  • 11 years: MD Anderson has maintained the top ranking for cancer care in the nation.
  • 1990: The year MD Anderson was first ranked as one of the top two hospitals in the nation for cancer care.
  • 2025-2026: The year MD Anderson was ranked number one in the nation for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" survey.
  • No. 1: MD Anderson's national ranking for Ear, Nose & Throat.
  • No. 5: MD Anderson's national ranking for Urology.
  • No. 13: MD Anderson's national ranking for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.
  • 80+ years: The duration of MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer in Texas, across the nation, and around the world.
  • 6: The number of consecutive Magnet designations received by MD Anderson.
  • 26: The number of hospitals worldwide that have achieved six or more Magnet designations, including MD Anderson.

Sources:

  • U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 "Best Hospitals" survey
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center news release, announcing its number one ranking for cancer care.
  • Vizient's 2024 Quality and Accountability scorecard
  • Newsweek's 2025 World's Best Specialized Hospitals rankings