8/4/2026
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside ranks No. 1 in the Pittsburgh metro area and No. 2 in Pennsylvania, leading recognition across five UPMC hospitals in two regions.
PITTSBURGH — UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside ranked No. 1 among Pittsburgh-area hospitals and No. 2 in Pennsylvania in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings. Four other UPMC hospitals — UPMC Passavant, UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Community Osteopathic — also earned top regional and procedure/condition recognition.
Key Takeaways
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UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside ranked No. 1 among Pittsburgh-area hospitals and No. 2 in Pennsylvania in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings, with national rankings in 10 specialties.
- UPMC Harrisburg, which includes UPMC West Shore and UPMC Community Osteopathic under one license, earned its first No. 1 ranking in the Harrisburg metro area and remained No. 7 in Pennsylvania, with 16 procedures and conditions rated high performing.
- UPMC Passavant moved up to No. 2 in the Pittsburgh metro region and No. 16 in Pennsylvania, with 10 specialties rated high performing.
- UPMC Mercy ranked No. 12 nationally for rehabilitation, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital ranked No. 14 nationally for obstetrics and gynecology.
U.S. News based its Best Hospitals rankings on measures including risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience, drawing on data from more than 800 million patient care records.
To determine the Best Hospitals ranking, U.S. News analyzed each hospital's performance using objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. A "high performing" designation means a hospital scored significantly above the national average in that specialty.
"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."
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside ranks No. 1 in Pittsburgh and No. 2 in Pennsylvania
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, UPMC's flagship academic medical center, was also named a Best Regional Hospital for Community Access. It ranked high performing in orthopedics and rehabilitation, and earned national rankings in 10 additional specialties:
- 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
UPMC Mercy and UPMC Magee-Womens earn national specialty rankings
UPMC Mercy ranked No. 12 nationally for rehabilitation. UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital ranked No. 14 nationally for obstetrics and gynecology.
UPMC Harrisburg earns first No. 1 ranking in the Harrisburg metro area
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. Ten 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
- 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'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: U.S. News analyzed each hospital's performance using objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience, drawing on data from more than 800 million patient care records.
Additional Resources
- Press contacts: Elaine Vitone and Allison Hydzik
- Related UPMC news: UPMC Harrisburg Achieves Highest Level of Stroke Care Certification
- Full report: U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition
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