Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Ranked No. 1 in Orthopedics in Newsweek’s “Best Hospitals for Specialized Care”
HSS is also nationally ranked in Neurology and named a “Best Children’s Hospital” in Orthopedics
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is named No. 1 in orthopedics in Newsweek’s newly released “America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026” rankings. HSS was also recognized among the nation’s top hospitals for neurological care. This list can be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, evaluated leading hospitals across seven care specialties: cancer, cardiac, endocrine, gastrointestinal, neurological, orthopedic and pulmonary. Rankings are based on a comprehensive methodology that includes a nationwide survey of medical professionals and hospital managers, patient experience data, patient-reported outcome measures, and specialty-specific safety and quality measures.
In another newly released Newsweek ranking, Lerner Children’s Pavilion at HSS was named among “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” for pediatric orthopedics.
“When faced with a complex medical challenge, choosing the right hospital and specialist is one of the most important decisions patients and families can make,” said Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA, HSS president, CEO and surgeon-in-chief emeritus. “This recognition reflects the extraordinary expertise and dedication of our HSS colleagues, who are committed to delivering the highest standards of evidenced-based, compassionate patient care.”
“This honor underscores the clinical excellence and collaborative approach that define care at HSS,” said Douglas E. Padgett, MD, surgeon-in-chief at HSS. “Our teams are continually advancing innovation, elevating patient outcomes, and providing highly individualized, expert care to every patient we serve.”
HSS is consistently ranked as a top hospital for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions by leading ratings organizations. Patients travel to HSS from all 50 states and more than 100 countries, often seeking care for complex cases and specialized surgical procedures. The institution’s ongoing dedication to research, quality improvement, and knowledge-sharing continues to position HSS as a thought leader in musculoskeletal health.
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 16th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2025-2026). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a fifth consecutive year (2025). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. In addition, more than 200 HSS clinical investigators are working to improve patient outcomes through better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat orthopedic, rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. The HSS Innovation Institute works to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 165 countries. The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally. www.hss.edu.
