Texas Children's Named a Best Children's Hospital and is Number One in Texas Again for 18th Consecutive Year

Texas Children's has again been named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll. The hospital remains No. 1 in Texas for the 18th consecutive year and No. 1 in the Southwest for the sixth consecutive year, with every evaluated specialty recognized nationally. "For families facing the most complex or common diagnoses, these rankings represent something deeply personal: confidence that their child can receive extraordinary care from teams who are committed to clinical excellence and solving the unsolvable," said Dr. Debra Sukin, President and CEO of Texas Children's . "Earning the nation's No. 1 ranking in heart care for a full decade, reaching No. 1 in diabetes and endocrinology and once again leading Texas and the Southwest reflects the skill, compassion and relentless commitment of our physicians, nurses, researchers and staff. I am incredibly proud of what this team accomplishes together for children and families here at home and around the world." Nine specialties ranked among the nation's top five, including five in the top two. Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health also received a Top 50 designation. All specialties are ranked nationally With the partnership of academic affiliate Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's - the largest freestanding children's hospital in the country - is a distinguished leader and resource for children and their families. The hospital earns U.S. News Honor Roll distinction by ranking: No. 1: Cardiology & Heart Surgery No. 1: Diabetes & Endocrinology No. 2: Nephrology (Kidney disorders) No. 2: Pulmonology & Lung Surgery No. 2: Urology No. 3: Neurology & Neurosurgery No. 5: Gastroenterology & GI Surgery No. 5: Neonatology No. 5: Orthopedics No. 12: Cancer Top 50: Behavioral Health "As clinicians, we see every day what it means for a family to have highly specialized teams working together around their child," said Dr. Larry Hollier, President of Health Affairs at Texas Children's and Vice Chair of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. "Having every evaluated specialty recognized nationally reflects the depth of clinical expertise, research and innovation across Texas Children's. It also speaks to the collaboration among our physicians, nurses, and the many other clinical professionals who bring their expertise to patients with the most complex needs. This recognition is a testament to their shared commitment to advancing medicine and leading the way in caring for women, children and families." Global leader in pediatric heart care: Texas Children's Heart Center remains best in the nation For more than 60 years, Texas Children's Heart Center® has combined advanced technology with compassionate, family-centered care. Its multidisciplinary teams perform more than 1,000 surgeries and 1,600 cardiac catheterization procedures annually, caring for patients with some of the rarest and most complex heart conditions. The program's 10th consecutive No. 1 ranking reflects sustained excellence from diagnosis through treatment and lifelong follow-up. National leader in pediatric diabetes and endocrinology Texas Children's Diabetes & Endocrinology program provides multidisciplinary care for children with diabetes and a wide range of complex endocrine disorders. Across ...