Johns Hopkins has been ranked #1 of America's Best Hospitals by
U.S. News and World Report for the 19th consecutive year

2009 U.S. News and World Report's Rankings of
American Hospitals

Johns Hopkins Ranks as #1 Overall, and #1 for 3 of the 16 top specialties listed, including Rheumatology and Urology

For the 19th year in a row, The Johns Hopkins Hospital has topped U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of America's Best Hospitals.

Johns Hopkins Hospital again ranked #1 overall, and in the top 3 in 13 of the 16 speciality categories listed. In addition to landing at the top of the honor roll, Johns Hopkins Hospital had the following rankings:

#1

• Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
  
• Rheumatology
  
• Urology
  

  #2
  

• Geriatric Care
  
• Gynecology
  
• Neurology/Neurosurgery
  
• Ophthalmology (Wilmer Eye Institute)
  
• Psychiatry
  

  #3
  

• Cancer
  
• Digestive Disorders
  
• Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders
  
• Heart & Heart Surgery
  
• Respiratory Disorders
  

  #5
  

• Orthopedics
  

  #6
  

• Kidney Disorders
  

  #16
  

• Rehabilitation

  For a complete list and methodology of rankings, please visit www.usnews.com.