Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital is ranked No. 2 in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 study.
Comer Children’s has been recognized as the No. 2 children’s hospital in the state for four consecutive years. Since U.S. News introduced regional rankings of children’s hospitals, the hospital has maintained an exceptional record of care. The latest survey also ranked Comer Children’s 17th in the Midwest, up three spots from last year.
Comer Children’s is nationally recognized in four areas of expertise:
Behavioral Health, Cancer Top 50, 33 Neurology and Neurosurgery, 37 Urology, 49
U.S. News debuted behavioral health as a pediatric specialty in this year’s survey, giving all of its top 50 programs equal ratings.
“Every day, our doctors, nurses and staff make a difference for the families who rely on us in their time of need,” said Comer Children’s Hospital Chief Physician and Director of the Department of Health Services. Dr. John Cunningham said: Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago. “We are proud to provide the same level of care and attention to every child admitted to our hospital, and these rankings reflect our commitment to excellence.”
To measure clinical outcomes, quality of patient care and other factors, U.S. News collected and analyzed data from more than 100 children’s hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. For complete rankings and more information about U.S. News’ methodology, visit usnews.com/childrenshospitals.
Dr. John M. Cunningham
Dr. John M. Cunningham is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers and blood disorders. He serves as chief of pediatrics and attending physician at Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago Medicine.
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