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MADISON – University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
ranked in the top 50 US hospitals in seven medical specialties, according to the 2010 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Hospitals” guide.
The U.S. News guide ranks hospital care in 16 specialties. UW Hospital is ranked among the nation’s top 50 hospitals in the following categories: “Noteworthy is urology’s
momentous 10-notch climb from 35 to 25 over the past four years,” said Dr. Johannes Vieweg, UF College of Medicine department of urology professor and chairman. “Achieving status as a top-25 program is a testament to the quality of our faculty and the commitment of our institutional leadership. We are honored to be recognized as a top program in the Southeast and No. 1 in Florida, and we will continue to provide excellent care, cutting-edge research and superb education. We look forward to many continued successes.”
Shands at UF neurological/neurosurgical programs ranked 39th nationally.
“The neuromedicine programs at the University of Florida including the departments of neurosurgery and neurology are proud of our recognition in this year’s U.S. News & World Report survey,” said Dr. William Friedman, UF College of Medicine department of neurosurgery professor and chair. “The recognition reflects our dedication to high-quality patient care, world-class research and education programs.”
Shands at UF consistently ranks in the America’s Best Hospitals rankings. The rankings weigh the reputation of each hospital, death rate, and a set of care-related factors such as nursing and patient services. Hospitals are scrutinized thoroughly before being ranked and considered a Best Hospital.
