8/4/2026
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside ranks No. 1 in Pittsburgh and No. 2 in Pennsylvania by U.S. News for 2026-2027.
PITTSBURGH — UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is the No. 1 hospital in the Pittsburgh metro area and the No. 2 in Pennsylvania in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. The hospital also earned national rankings in 10 specialties.
In total, five UPMC hospitals across western and central Pennsylvania earned top regional, state and national recognition in this year’s rankings.
Key Takeaways
- UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside ranked No. 1 in Pittsburgh and No. 2 in Pennsylvania.
- The hospital earned and was ranked as a for its range of high-performing procedures.
- UPMC Harrisburg achieved its first-ever No. 1 ranking in the Harrisburg metro area and remained No. 17 statewide.
- UPMC Passavant rose to No. 2 in the Pittsburgh metro region and No. 16 in Pennsylvania.
- UPMC Mercy ranked No. 12 nationally for rehabilitation.
- UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital ranked No. 14 nationally for obstetrics and gynecology.
"Providing outstanding care requires relentless focus on quality, safety and the patient experience," said Nathan Evans, M.D., chief quality officer of UPMC. "We are honored that U.S. News has recognized the work of our teams, whose commitment to excellence helps patients receive the best possible care at every stage of their journey.
What Makes UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside a Top-Ranked Hospital?
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, UPMC's flagship academic medical center, earned recognition for clinical excellence, patient outcomes and specialty care performance. It ranked high performing in orthopedics and rehabilitation, and earned national rankings in:
- Cancer
- Diabetes and endocrinology
- Gastroenterology and GI surgery
- Geriatrics
- Neurology and neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Pulmonology and lung surgery
- Psychiatry (recognized under a license shared with UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital)
- Rheumatology
- Urology
What Specialties do UPMC Mercy and UPMC Magee-Womens Rank for Nationally?
UPMC Mercy ranked No. 12 nationally for rehabilitation. UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital ranked No. 14 nationally for obstetrics and gynecology.
What Makes UPMC Harrisburg a Top-Ranked Hospital?
UPMC Harrisburg, which includes UPMC West Shore and UPMC Community Osteopathic under the same license, ranked No. 1 in the Harrisburg metro area for the first time and remained No. 7 in Pennsylvania. Sixteen procedures and conditions were rated high performing:
- Aortic valve surgery
- Spinal fusion surgery (back surgery)
- Colon cancer surgery
- Diabetes
- Gynecological cancer surgery
- Heart arrhythmia
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Hip fracture
- Hip replacement
- Kidney failure
- Knee replacement
- Lung cancer surgery
- Pneumonia
- Prostate cancer surgery
- Stroke
"Being ranked as the top hospital in our region is a milestone for our hospital that reflects the extraordinary commitment of every UPMC Harrisburg team member," said Elizabeth Ritter, president of UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Community Osteopathic. "It's not the result of one individual or department but a testament to our shared commitment to improve care every day."
UPMC Passavant moves up to No. 2 in the Pittsburgh metro region
UPMC Passavant moved up to No. 2 in the Pittsburgh metro region and No. 16 in Pennsylvania. Eleven procedures and conditions were rated high performing:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
- Spinal fusion surgery (back surgery)
- Colon cancer surgery
- Heart attack
- Heart bypass surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma
- Lung cancer surgery
- Prostate cancer surgery
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) — a minimally invasive procedure to replace a damaged heart valve.
"This recognition reflects our commitment to bringing advanced care close to home," said Beth Piccione, M.D., president of UPMC Passavant. "People across Pittsburgh's northern communities can access the same exceptional expertise available at UPMC's flagship hospitals and specialty centers locally at UPMC Passavant. Being ranked No. 2 in the Pittsburgh metro area reflects the exceptional expertise of our physicians, nurses and teams. We are grateful for the trust our patients place in us every day."
The U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings serve as a starting point for patients and families, who should consult their personal physicians when making specific health care decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the highest ranked hospital in Pittsburgh for 2026-2027?
A: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is ranked the No. 1 hospital in the Pittsburgh metro area, according to the 2026-2027 U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings.
Q: What is the highest ranked hospital in Harrisburg for 2026-2027?
A: UPMC Harrisburg is ranked the No. 1 hospital in the Harrisburg metro area, according to the 2026-2027 U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings.
Q: What's the difference between a "high performing" specialty and a numbered national ranking from U.S. News?
A: A "high performing" designation means a hospital scored significantly above the national average in that specialty. A specific numeric ranking, such as No. 12, places a hospital among a smaller group of top-scoring hospitals nationwide, based on measures including risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience.
Q: Which UPMC hospitals were ranked in the Pittsburgh region for 2026-2027?
A: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside ranked No. 1 in the Pittsburgh metro area and No. 2 in Pennsylvania. UPMC Passavant ranked No. 2 in the metro area and No. 16 in the state. UPMC Mercy ranked No. 12 nationally for rehabilitation, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital ranked No. 14 nationally for obstetrics and gynecology.
Q: How did U.S. News determine the 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings?
A: The annual U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings evaluate hospitals using objective quality measures, including:
- Risk-adjusted mortality rates
- Preventable complications
- Patient experience
The 2026-2027 rankings were based on an analysis of more than 800 million patient care records. A hospital designated as “high performing” scores significantly above the national average in a specialty, procedure or condition.
Additional Resources
- Press contacts: Elaine Vitone and Allison Hydzik
- Related UPMC news: UPMC Harrisburg Achieves Highest Level of Stroke Care Certification
- Related UPMC news: UPMC Passavant Ranked No. 2 Hospital in Pittsburgh Region by U.S. News & World Report; UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, No. 1
- Full report: U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition
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