Seven Nicklaus Children's Hospital Pediatric Specialty Services Again Ranked Among the Best in the Nation

MIAMI – Seven Nicklaus Children's Hospital specialty programs are again identified among the best in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report's 2019-20 “Best Children's Hospitals” rankings, posted online today. Nicklaus Children's has more ranked pediatric programs than any other hospital in Florida.

Nicklaus Children's 2019-20 rankings are as follows:

• Cardiology & Heart Surgery, #50 (only ranked program in South Florida)
• Diabetes and Endocrinology, #48
• Neonatology, #49 (only ranked program in South Florida)
• Neurology & Neurosurgery, #16 (no other program in the southeastern U.S is ranked higher)
• Orthopedics, #36
• Pulmonology, #42 (no other program in South Florida ranks higher)
• Urology, #45 (only ranked program in Florida)

 

“We are honored to again be recognized for the excellence of our pediatric subspecialty programs,” said Dr. Narendra Kini, CEO of Nicklaus Children's Health System. “This steadfast leadership is a tribute to our physicians, nurses and staff for their commitment to care excellence to support the medical needs of the children of our region and beyond.”

A total of 191 hospitals participated in the 2019-2020 U.S. News & World Report survey. The methodology is based on clinical outcomes such as patient survival, infection rates and complications; the level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care such as staffing, technology and special services; delivery of healthcare programs that prevent infections and adherence to best practices; and expert opinion among pediatric specialists and subspecialists. The survey is updated every year, designed to account for new treatments and evidence-based best practices, informed by leading experts in the field.

About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Where Children Matter Most (2024)

Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with approximately 850 attending physicians, including more than 500 pediatric subspecialists. The 307-bed hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine with many specialty programs routinely ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and since 2003 has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession’s most prestigious institutional honor. For more information, please visit www.nicklauschildrens.org.