Aug 7, 2026 - Health

South Florida's top hospitals

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Illustration of a crowd of stethoscopes. — Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios

A handful of South Florida hospitals ranked among the best in the country, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2026-2027.

Why it matters: The ranking, which measures several factors, including cancer care, eye care, rehabilitation, neurology and other specialities, evaluated upwards of 4,500 hospitals around the country.

The big picture: Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital earned the top-rated spot in the South Florida region, with "high performing" marks in two adult specialities and across 20 procedures and conditions.

The University of Miami Hospital and Clinics-UHealth Tower ranked second, earning a "high performing" rating in five specialties and 17 procedures and conditions.
Both were nationally ranked in five specialties.

By the numbers: South Florida's other top hospitals on the list include:

No. 3: Baptist Health Baptist Hospital
No. 4: Mount Sinai Medical Center
No. 5: Memorial Hospital West
No. 6: Baptist Health South Miami
No. 7: HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
No. 8: HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

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