Six Nicklaus Children’s Hospital specialty programs are again identified among the best in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report’s 2018-19 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings, posted on June 26, 2018. No other hospital in Florida has more ranked pediatric programs.
Nicklaus Children’s 2018-19 rankings are as follows:
–Cardiology & Heart Surgery, #48 (no other South Florida program is ranked higher)
–Neonatology, #35 (no other South Florida program is ranked higher)
–Neurology & Neurosurgery, #11 (no other program in the southeastern U.S is ranked higher)
–Orthopedics, #30 (no other program in Florida is ranked higher)
–Pulmonology, #28 (no other program in South Florida is ranked higher)
–Urology, #36 (no other program in Florida is ranked higher)
“It is indeed an honor to again be recognized for the excellence of our pediatric subspecialty programs,” said Dr. Narendra Kini, CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. “This leadership is a tribute to our physicians, nurses and staff for their commitment to care excellence to support the medical needs of the children of our region and beyond.”
A total of 189 hospitals participated in the 2018-2019 U.S. News & World Report survey. The methodology is based on clinical outcomes such as patient survival, infection rates and complications; the level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care such as staffing, technology and special services; delivery of healthcare programs that prevent infections and adherence to best practices; and expert opinion among pediatric specialists and subspecialists. The survey is updated every year, designed to account for new treatments and evidence-based best practices, informed by leading experts in the field.
