Ratings, Rankings & Recognition

HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for 15 years in a row) and No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2024-2025). HSS has been ranked in the top 5 for orthopedics and rheumatology for 33 consecutive years.

The HSS Lerner Children's Pavilion is nationally ranked as a best children's hospital for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report (2017-2025).

Newsweek and Statista ranked HSS the #1 World's Best Specialized Hospitals in Orthopedics (2021-2025) and the #1 America's Best Orthopedic Hospital (2024).

HSS is nationally ranked #1 Top Hospital for the most Castle Connolly Top Doctors in orthopedic care (2025).

HSS received the Top Hospital - Gold Standard designation for spine surgery and hip replacement surgery at both the state and national level (2025).

HSS physicians are recognized by Castle Connolly as Top Doctors nationally and regionally (2002-2025).

HSS has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as having the lowest readmission rate of all hospitals (2025).

Additionally, HSS has been recognized for the following: 
100 great hospitals in America (2015-2020, 2023, 2024) 
100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs (2016, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024)
100 great neuro and spine programs (2024)
150 top places to work in healthcare (2018, 2019, 2022, 2024)

Received nursing excellence recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (2002, 2007, 2011, 2016, 2021).

ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program_® is the most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Organizations that achieve Magnet recognition demonstrate superior nursing practices and outcomes.

HSS is recognized for the following Healthgrades awards:

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2015, 2021, 2023-2005)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024-2005)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2015-2023)
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™ (2023-2025)
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)
Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2015-2024)
Patient Safety Excellence Award (2023, 2024)

HSS received the WebMD Elite Award for being preferred by patients and physicians two to one over competitors in our local market (2022-2024).

HSS has been designated an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. (2015-2020, 2022, 2024)

HSS has been recognized by Press Ganey for the following Human Experience awards:

Guardian of Excellence Award® for delivering outstanding service for inpatients (2013-2024)
Pinnacle of Excellence Award® for patient experience in ambulatory and inpatient settings (2019-2024)

HSS has been validated for meeting EMRAN Stage 7 standards, most recently in 2024. The designation is given to those organizations that demonstrate a clear commitment to patient safety and overall quality of clinical care through the effective use and deployment of electronic medical record technology.

HSS Orthopedic residency program has been recognized as the #1 training program by board certified orthopedists.

HSS physicians have been recognized as New York Magazine's Best Doctors (2002-2024).