9/15/2026
PITTSBURGH — UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has been named to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll for 2026-2027, earning a place among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals.
UPMC Children's is now tied for the No. 1 rank in Pennsylvania and tied for No. 1 in the Mid-Atlantic Region, also earning national rankings in all 11 pediatric specialties that are evaluated by U.S. News & World Report.
The annual rankings recognize hospitals that deliver exceptional outcomes and specialized care for children with complex and serious medical conditions. UPMC Children's is nationally ranked in:
- Cancer
- Cardiology & Heart Surgery
- Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Orthopaedics
- Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
- Urology
Among its highest performing specialties, UPMC Children's ranked No. 3 nationally in diabetes and endocrinology, No. 4 in pulmonology and lung surgery, and No. 10 in nephrology. Five specialty programs improved their rankings this year, including cardiology, nephrology, orthopaedics, pulmonology, and urology.
"Every day, our team comes to work with a singular purpose: to give children the healthiest, brightest future possible,” said Diane Hupp, president, UPMC Children’s Hospital.
"Being named to the U.S. News Honor Roll and recognized among the nation's best pediatric hospitals is an incredible honor, but what makes me most proud is what this recognition represents, thousands of moments of expertise, compassion, innovation, and hope delivered to children and families when they need us most. This achievement belongs to every physician, nurse, advanced practice provider, researcher, therapist, and staff member whose dedication continues to transform children's lives."
The Honor Roll distinction recognizes children's hospitals that demonstrate excellence across multiple specialty areas, reflecting consistently high levels of clinical performance and patient outcomes. UPMC Children's continued success in the rankings underscores its role as a national leader in pediatric care, research, innovation, and education.
UPMC Children's serves children and families throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region through its main campus in Pittsburgh, specialty and outpatient centers, primary care locations, and telemedicine services. As one of the nation's leading pediatric hospitals, UPMC Children's provides highly specialized care while expanding access to world-class pediatric services closer to home.
The annual U.S. News rankings evaluate children's hospitals based on clinical outcomes, patient safety, infection prevention, nursing quality, and other measures of excellence across pediatric specialties.
For more information about UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and its nationally ranked pediatric programs, visit www.chp.edu.
