UAB Hospital has once again earned the distinction of being the No. 1 hospital in both Alabama and the Birmingham metro area, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings released this week.
“Being recognized as the top hospital in the state and metro area is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our physicians, nurses and staff,” said Dawn Bulgarella, CEO of the UAB Health System. “These rankings reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and advancing innovative treatments across a wide range of specialties.”
This year, UAB Medicine is nationally ranked in five adult specialties, including rheumatology at No. 11 and ear, nose and throat at No. 14. Other ranked specialties include obstetrics and gynecology at No. 28, neurology and neurosurgery at No. 42, and geriatrics at No. 49…