University of Utah Health Ranked #1 in Utah and Salt Lake City Metro Area for 12th Consecutive Year
University of Utah Health has once again been recognized as the top hospital in Utah and the Salt Lake City metro area by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has ranked #1 for 12 consecutive years, a testament to its commitment to excellence in patient care. The John A. Moran Eye Center was ranked 9th in the country for ophthalmology care, while the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital was ranked 34th for rehabilitation care. Huntsman Cancer Institute was also recognized as "high performing" in cancer care.
Key Takeaways:
- University of Utah Health has ranked #1 in Utah and the Salt Lake City metro area for 12 consecutive years, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals Rankings.
- The John A. Moran Eye Center was ranked 9th in the country for ophthalmology care, marking the fourth consecutive year the center has achieved top ten national recognition.
- Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital was ranked 34th for its exceptional healing experience for patients recovering from events like spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries.
- Huntsman Cancer Institute was recognized as "high performing" in cancer care, along with other areas such as neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.
- U.S. News & World Report evaluated nearly 5,000 medical centers nationwide in over 30 services and specialties for its 2025-2026 rankings.
- The hospital's ranking is based on factors such as risk-adjusted survival rates, discharge-to-home rates, nursing quality, and other indicators of top-quality patient care.
Statistics:
- 12 consecutive years of ranking #1 in Utah and the Salt Lake City metro area
- 9th ranking in the country for ophthalmology care (John A. Moran Eye Center)
- 34th ranking for rehabilitation care (Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital)
- Over 5,000 medical centers evaluated nationwide by U.S. News & World Report
- 30+ services and specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report
- 4th consecutive year of top ten national recognition for the John A. Moran Eye Center
Sources:
- U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals Rankings
- University of Utah Health press release dated [no specific date provided]
- Quotes and statements from Dan Lundergan, CEO of U of U Health Hospitals & Clinics; Jeff Pettey, MD, acting Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences chair; and David P. Steinberg, MD, MMM, executive medical director of Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital and chair of the U's Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.