Four UVA Children’s Hospital Specialties Featured in U.S. News ‘Best Children’s Hospitals’ Rankings

The 2016-2017 “Best Children’s Hospital” guide from U.S. News & World Report highlights four nationally ranked specialties at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital.

The four ranked specialties are:

• Urology – 35th
• Cardiology/Heart Surgery – 37th
• Neonatology – 38th
• Nephrology – 49^th

U.S. News seeks to identify hospitals that provide the highest-quality care for patients with serious or complex health needs, based on criteria that include:

• Patient safety and patient outcomes, including steps to prevent infections
• Advanced, specialized clinics and programs for children
• Access to clinical trials and other clinical research designed to improve care
• Commitment to quality improvement
• A national survey of pediatric specialists