Newswise — Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) continues to rank among the top hospitals in the country according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Hospitals” listing.
Of the nearly 5,000 hospitals surveyed, YNHH ranks nationally in 11 of 16 specialties and number one in the state of Connecticut. “We are all very proud that Yale New Haven Hospital has again been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S.
News & World Report,” said Christopher O’Connor, CEO, Yale New Haven Health. "These rankings demonstrate our steadfast commitment and ability to deliver the latest medical treatments and the highest quality of care with our partners at Yale School of Medicine to our patients and families in the state, region, and beyond.” In addition to earning the sixth spot nationally in Psychiatry, Yale New Haven Hospital ranked well in Obstetrics and Gynecology (#19), Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat) (#27), Geriatrics (#28), Diabetes and Endocrinology (#29) Pulmonology and Lung Surgery (#31), Urology (#31), Heart and Heart Surgery (#43) Cancer (#45), Neurology and Neurosurgery (#48) and Gastroenterology and GI Surgery (#50).
“Our world-class staff can take a great deal of pride and satisfaction from this national recognition,” added Katherine Heilpern, MD, president, Yale New Haven Hospital. “U.S.
News has a rigorous methodology that looks at depth of clinical services, quality of care, and patient outcomes, and earning national ranki.