Castle Connolly's Top Hospitals recognition takes a modern approach to identifying healthcare excellence, reflecting how patients receive care today.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Castle Connolly today announced the release of Castle Connolly's 2026 Top Hospitals, recognizing the nation's leading healthcare institutions. The list recognizes 1,663 Top Hospitals for their overall excellence and strong performance in six specialties and nineteen procedures.
Castle Connolly Gold Standard Top Hospitals represent the highest overall performers nationwide, with 38 hospitals earning this distinction - placing them among the top 1% of hospitals.
Built on Castle Connolly's 35 year legacy of identifying Top Doctors, Top Hospitals expands that trusted expertise to the hospital level to recognize institutions delivering the highest-quality procedural care in today's evolving healthcare landscape.
The Top Hospitals methodology is built on a comprehensive, outcomes-driven foundation. By integrating recent, all-payor outcomes data with Castle Connolly's rigorous Top Doctors evaluations which center on clinical expertise, the program provides a clear, data-informed view of where high-quality care is being delivered today.
"Evaluating care across all ages and all payors gives us a broader, more current picture than other hospital rankings - showing not just what hospitals do for seniors, but for everyone who depends on them." says Dr. Russell Robbins, MD, MBA, Senior Medical Consultant, Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly recognizes hospitals across six specialties and nineteen procedures, at a national, state and metro level. Including:
Cancer Surgery
Liver Cancer Surgery
Lung Cancer Surgery
Mastectomy
Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Uterine and Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Heart & Vascular Surgery
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (AAA)
Carotid Artery Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)
Heart Valve Replacement
General Surgery
Colon Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery
Hernia Repair Surgery
Obstetrics & Gynecologic Surgery
C-Section Surgery
Hysterectomy
Orthopaedic Surgery
Hip Replacement Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery
Spine Surgery
Urologic Surgery
Bladder Removal Surgery
Prostate Surgery
As healthcare systems grow in size and complexity, patients and providers alike are seeking transparent, data-driven information on hospital quality. Recent research by Castle Connolly shows that nearly 60% of consumers indicate that hospital rankings influence their choice of care - highlighting the growing importance of trusted, accessible quality measures.
"Our goal is to make complex healthcare decisions easier for patients and their healthcare providers. By combining current outcomes data with the vetted expertise of Top Doctors, we highlight hospitals that truly excel in specific procedures, supporting patients in their most critical healthcare decisions." Steve Leibforth, Managing Director Castle Connolly
About Castle Connolly
With over 35 years' experience researching, reviewing and selecting Top Doctors, Castle Connolly is a highly trusted and credible source. A study published in the Journal of Medical Research found that across several specialties evidence indicates that Castle Connolly's peer-reviewed directory is methodologically more reliable than sites that just relied on patient reviews when it came to identifying quality care. Our mission is to help people find the best healthcare by connecting patients with best-in-class healthcare providers. For more information, visit https://www.castleconnolly.com.
About the Everyday Health Group
The Everyday Health Group is a leading Pharma Commercialization, Digital Health & Wellness, and Provider Solutions Company for Life Sciences, Hospitals and Health Systems, Health Care Providers (HCPs), and health-seeking Consumers. Our mission is to drive better clinical and health outcomes through decision-making informed by highly relevant information, data and analytics. We empower healthcare providers and consumers with trusted content and services delivered through the Everyday Health Group's world-class brands.
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Contact Information
Caroline Baron
Senior Director
publicrelations@castleconnolly.com
(212) 367-8400
SOURCE: Castle Connolly
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