Press Release

The Mount Sinai Hospital Ranked Among Top in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report®

Five specialties ranked among Top 10; nine among Top 20; Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside nationally ranked in three specialties

New York, NY
(August 04, 2026)

The Mount Sinai Hospital, the flagship hospital of the Mount Sinai Health System, was listed among the nation's top 20 hospitals for care excellence by U.S. News & World Report® for 2026-27, marking the 11th consecutive year the hospital has been listed on the publication's "Honor Roll."

The Mount Sinai Hospital held top-10 rankings in five specialties, unchanged from 2025, and top-20 rankings in nine specialties, also unchanged from 2025. In addition to a total of 12 nationally ranked specialties, the hospital was also rated "High Performing" in all 23 procedures and conditions assessed by U.S. News and noted for its Health Equity Score. This award recognizes the hospital's success in caring for patients in all socioeconomic groups in the community while maintaining high-quality care.

Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West were nationally ranked in three specialties and rated "High Performing" in 15 procedures and conditions this year. Mount Sinai South Nassau was rated "High Performing" in nine.

"These rankings reflect the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, nurses, researchers, and staff to advancing the future of health care through exceptional, patient-centered care, scientific discovery, and continuous learning," said Brendan G. Carr, MD, MA, MS, Chief Executive Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System. "As a leading learning health system, we are committed to translating research and innovation into better care for our patients and communities, accelerating advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Our mission extends far beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics, from caring for New York City's most complex and underserved patient populations and serving as a critical safety-net provider, to investing in workforce development, community partnerships, and programs that improve health where people live. This recognition is a testament to the strength of Mount Sinai and our shared commitment to our patients, community, and workforce.”

"This recognition reflects the extraordinary skill, compassion, and unwavering commitment of our physicians, nurses, and care teams, who deliver world-class care to every patient with dignity, respect, and excellence, regardless of their background or circumstances," said David L. Reich, MD, President of The Mount Sinai Hospital and Chief Clinical Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System. "As an academic health system, we are constantly advancing how care is delivered—bringing together clinical expertise, research, innovation, and education to improve outcomes for the patients and communities we serve. It is a privilege to lead a team that is united by a shared commitment to excellence."

"We are honored that both Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside have once again been recognized among the nation's best hospitals, " said Tracy L. Breen, MD, President of Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside. "These distinctions are a reflection of the exceptional dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff, who combine clinical excellence with compassion to care for some of New York City's most medically complex and diverse patient populations. Every day, our teams work to improve the health of our communities—not only by delivering outstanding care within our hospitals, but by partnering with patients and neighborhoods to advance healthier futures. We are proud to see their commitment recognized on the national stage."

The Mount Sinai Hospital specialties ranked among the top 20 nationally this year were:

Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery (No. 5)

Geriatrics (No. 3)

Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (No. 10)

Cancer (No. 10, tie)

Urology (No. 8)

Psychiatry (No. 14)
Neurology & Neurosurgery (No. 17)
Rehabilitation (No. 18, tie)

Orthopedics (No. 20)

Also ranked nationally were Diabetes & Endocrinology, No. 22; Obstetrics & Gynecology, No. 26; and Pulmonology and Lung Surgery, No. 32.

Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West's "High Performing" ratings in 15 procedures and conditions represent a decrease from 16 last year. The magazine defines "High Performing" in this context as "the highest possible rating, earned by only a small minority of hospitals."

Mount Sinai Morningside/Mount Sinai West specialties ranked nationally this year were:

Obstetrics & Gynecology (No. 31)

Neurology & Neurosurgery (No. 36, tie)

Diabetes & Endocrinology (No. 40)

For the fourth year in a row, U.S. News did not include numerical rankings for the 20 hospitals on the 2026-27 Honor Roll, taking the view-with which Mount Sinai has long agreed—that numerical rankings make distinctions without a difference.

U.S. News & World Report evaluates more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 14 specialties and 23 procedures and conditions. The Best Hospitals rankings help guide patients who need a high level of care or who have a challenging condition or extra risk because of age or multiple health problems. Criteria such as patient survival and safety data, adequacy of nurse communications, and other measures largely determine the rankings in most specialties. The rankings are produced by U.S. News with RTI International, a leading research organization based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Tags: Education, Mount Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West, Brendan Carr, MD, MS, Patient Care, Tracy Breen, MD, David L Reich, MD

About the Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the nation’s leading integrated academic health systems and one of the largest in the New York metropolitan area. Its comprehensive system includes seven hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, over 600 research and clinical laboratories, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing. Together, the Health System comprises approximately 48,000 employees, more than 9,000 physicians, and 8,600 nurses.

As a leading learning health system, Mount Sinai combines clinical expertise with scientific discovery to improve patient care while training the next generation of health care and biomedical leaders. The Health System provides care across every stage of life, from prenatal care through geriatrics, while advancing personalized medicine through artificial intelligence, data science, and biomedical research.

Mount Sinai is consistently recognized among the nation’s leading academic health systems for patient care, research, and education. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 1 in New York by Newsweek and No. 5 on the magazine’s World’s Best Hospitals list. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ranks No. 11 among U.S. medical schools and No. 1 among freestanding medical schools for National Institutes of Health funding, reflecting the strength of its scientific enterprise and leadership in biomedical research.