U.S. News & World Report Names Lurie Children’s Among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the Nation

Lurie Children’s ranked #1 in Illinois

Recognized as a 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago placed among the best of the best on the national honor roll, ranking among the top 10 children’s hospitals. Lurie Children’s again ranked as the #1 children’s hospital in Illinois.

The rankings assist parents, in consultation with their children’s doctors, in finding exceptional pediatric care – whether for serious illness, a high-stakes surgery or complex medical needs.

Lurie Children’s once again made the list in all 11 ranked pediatric specialties. Six specialties ranked in the top 10 – Urology (#3), Neurology & Neurosurgery (#6), Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (#6), Nephrology (#8), Diabetes & Endocrinology (#10) and Neonatology (#10).

“We are proud that our entire team’s exemplary commitment to provide the safest, highest quality care was recognized and celebrated with the national honor roll,” said Marcelo Malakooti, MD, MBA, CPE, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Lurie Children’s. “Every child deserves superior, innovative and compassionate care, and parents and families can rest assured that they will find it at Lurie Children’s.”

For the 2026-2027 rankings, U.S. News, together with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research firm, collected and analyzed data from 114 children’s hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. Children’s hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, compliance with established best practices, and level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care.

“The honor roll distinction reflects our relentless determination to improve clinical outcomes and provide the highest level of service,” said Thomas Shanley, MD, President and CEO of Lurie Children’s. “Along with our patients and their families, I extend my gratitude to Lurie Children’s physicians, nurses and our entire workforce whose daily dedication and commitment to excellence have driven this deserved recognition.”

“Earning a place on U.S. News’ Best Children’s Hospitals list is a testament to Lurie Children’s dedication to clinical excellence and patient safety,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “These rankings highlight the standout hospitals in each specialty and each region.”

The full 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings can be found at USNews.com. For more information, explore #BestChildrensHospitals on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, TikTok and X.

About Lurie Children’s

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is a nonprofit organization committed to providing access to exceptional care for every child. It is the only independent, research-driven children’s hospital in Illinois and one of less than 35 nationally. This is where the top doctors go to train, practice pediatric medicine, teach, advocate, research and stay up to date on the latest treatments. Exclusively focused on children, all Lurie Children’s resources are devoted to serving their needs. Research at Lurie Children’s is conducted through Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, which is focused on improving child health, transforming pediatric medicine and ensuring healthier futures through the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Lurie Children’s is the pediatric training ground for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

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