Rankings
In 2011, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, was ranked as the #3 overall hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. A total of 4,825 hospitals were considered and ranked in 16 specialties from cancer and heart disease to respiratory disorders and urology; 140, or less than 3 percent of the total, were ranked in even one of the 16 specialties. Of the 140 hospitals that are ranked in one or more specialties, 17 qualified for the Honor Roll by earning high scores in at least six specialties. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, was ranked in the top 10 in all but one of 16 specialties, in the top 5 in 12 specialties, and was the #1 ranked hospital in four specialties.
U.S. News & World Report – Mayo Clinic, Rochester, 2011 Rankings by Medical Specialty
| Ranked 1st | Ranked 2nd | Ranked 3rd or 4th | Ranked 5th or lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes and endocrine disorders | Orthopedics | Urology (3rd) | Geriatric care (6th) |
| Gynecology | Pulmonology | Hematology-oncology (4th) | Rehabilitation (6th) |
| Gastroenterology | Heart and heart surgery | Rheumatology (4th) | Psychiatry (9th) |
| Kidney disorders | Neurology and neurosurgery | Ear, nose and throat (4th) | Ophthalmology (13th) |
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