The U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) Best Hospitals Rankings 2018-2019 lists UAB Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) No. 29 nationally. This is the ninth consecutive year UAB ENT has been recognized by USNWR 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, and three adult specialties and seven procedures/conditions were named High Performing.
UAB's highest ranked programs include:
- Rheumatology (10)
- Nephrology (13)
- Pulmonology (16)
- Cardiology & Heart Surgery (18)
- Gynecology (25)
- Diabetes & Endocrinology (28)
- Ear, Nose & Throat (29)
- Urology (34)
- Neurology & Neurosurgery (36)
- Geriatrics (42)
USNWR also recognized UAB for High Performance in three adult specialties, including gastroenterology & GI surgery, Cancer and Orthopedics.