Alabama Hospitals Rank High With Lastest US News Survey
By Dale Hines
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
August 6, 2025
BALDWIN COUNTY, AL. The U.S. News recently ranked the best hospitals in Alabama, and it’s not surprising who came out on top.
Here’s who came out on top again:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings.
The hospital ranked nationally in five adult specialties and had seven additional specialties ranked as high performing.
Here’s what made UAB the No.1 hospital in the state for the 12th year in a row.
When it comes to specialty care, this hospital doesn’t just lead the state, it makes its mark nationally. Here’s where five specialties ranked nationally:
No. 11: Rheumatology
No. 14: Ear, nose and throat
No. 28: Obstetrics and Gynecology
No. 42: Neurology and neurosurgery
No. 49: Geriatrics
UAB also earned high performing marks in 19 procedures and conditions, including:
Cardiology, heart and vascular surgery
Cancer care and surgery
Stroke care
Lung surgery
Diabetes management
The scores reflect strong survival rates, quality of care, and how well the hospital helps patients recover.
Additionally, other hospitals in Birmingham, also ranked high including UAB St. Vincent’s which landed at No. 5, and Grandview Medical Center came in at No. 6.
Other hospitals across Alabama also earned spots in the state rankings. Huntsville Hospital ranked No. 2 and was rated high performing in 12 procedures and conditions.
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center followed at No. 3, with strong marks in 13 areas.
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