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Detroit Hospitals Get Top Ranking In 2011-12 Report

DETROIT (WWJ) -  The U.S. News Media & World Report's '2011-12 Best Hospitals' rankings have been released and give high honors to several metro-Detroit hospitals.

The Detroit Medical Center is recognized with high honors within the nationally and regionally ranked hospitals in the U.S.

The latest rankings showcase 720 hospitals out of about 5,000 hospitals nationwide. Each is ranked among the country's top hospitals in at least one medical specialty and/or ranked among the best hospitals in its metro area.

DMC hospitals earn high honors and rank in 20 specialties in the  latest U.S. News Media & World Report's Best Hospitals Rankings.

DMC Harper University Hospital stands out with national recognition for 7th consecutive year.

"We are proud to be recognized again by the U.S. News Media and World Report. Their rankings are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our physicians and clinical staff and exemplifies the depth of quality and specialty care delivered every day at Harper University and Hutzel Women's Hospital," states Thomas Malone, M.D., President, DMC Harper University Hospital.

DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan garnered national U.S. News rankings in nine pediatric specialties just a few months ago.

Henry Ford Hospital has been ranked in four medical specialties:

  • Ear, Nose & Throat,
  • Nephology,
  • Neurology &
  • Neurosurgery Urology

Click on here to view all DMC hospitals and their rankings.

To view the complete list of best hospitals from the report: Click on here.

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