Cincinnati Children’s Named Top Hospital for Pediatric Cancer Care for Third Straight Year
Post Date: October 7, 2025 | Publish Date:
The health system also ranked #1 for Diabetes & Endocrinology and Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
For the 16th year in a row, Cincinnati Children’s has earned a place on the prestigious Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Over 100 pediatric hospitals were evaluated across 11 specialties. The rankings recognize the top 10 pediatric hospitals nationwide for excellence in each of the specialties.
For the third consecutive year, Cincinnati Children’s has been named No. 1 in the nation for pediatric cancer care. For the second straight year, Cincinnati Children’s is ranked No. 1 for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery. The health system’s diabetes and endocrinology ranking has risen to No. 1 in the nation after being ranked No. 2 last year.
“Being named to the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll for the 16th consecutive year and earning national rankings in all specialties is a powerful reflection of our commitment to excellence every day,” said Steve Davis, MD, MMM, president and CEO of Cincinnati Children’s. “These honors belong to every one of our nearly 20,000 team members who bring skill, compassion and innovation to the care of children from our community, the nation and the world.”
The rankings are based on clinical outcomes, resources devoted directly to patient care and patient safety. The goal of these rankings is to identify hospitals that provide the highest quality care for children with the most serious or complex medical issues.
Cincinnati Children’s is nationally ranked in the following specialties:
| Specialty | Rank |
| Cancer | #1 |
| Diabetes & Endocrinology | #1 |
| Gastroenterology & GI Surgery | #1 |
| Pulmonology | #2 |
| Orthopedics | #3 |
| Neonatology | #4 |
| Urology | #4 |
| Neurology & Neurosurgery | #5 |
| Nephrology | #6 |
| Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery* | #11 |
| Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health | Top 50 (no ordinal rankings) |
*Reflects the Joint Pediatric and Congenital Heart Program ranking. The Joint Pediatric and Congenital Heart Program is a collaboration between Cincinnati Children’s and Kentucky Children’s Hospital, part of UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY.
More to Explore:
- Read why Cincinnati Children’s continues to be a national leader in pediatric care
- View the full Cincinnati Children’s news announcement
- View the U.S. News rankings for pediatric hospitals
- View more awards and recognition for Cincinnati Children’s
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