Sylvester rose to No. 23 in the nation for cancer care, up from No. 45 last year, and is now the highest-ranked and No. 1 cancer program in Florida, according to U.S. News and World Report. This milestone underscores Sylvester's commitment to expanding access to innovative treatments, leading-edge clinical trials, and exceptional, patient-centered cancer care.
As South Florida’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, we’re
helping shape the future of cancer care for patients and families across the state.
RANKED AMONG THE BEST
IN THE REGION.
UHealth’s national recognition reflects its commitment to delivering the very best care for patients. In the 2026–27 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, UHealth is ranked No. 2 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale region and No. 5 in Florida. Five specialties are nationally ranked, and UHealth is also recognized as High Performing in five additional adult specialties and 17 procedures and conditions. It’s what happens when top physicians, pioneering researchers, nurses, trainees and care teams work together to deliver the future of medicine. Today.
RANKED #1 IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
for the 25th time
Ranked #1 in Cancer Care
in Florida
NATIONALLY RANKED #14
in Neurology & Neurosurgery
NATIONALLY RANKED
in Cardiology, Heart, and Vascular Surgery
NATIONALLY RANKED #19
in Geriatrics
Ranked #2
in the region
HIGH PERFORMING
in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology Adult Specialties and 17 Procedures and Conditions
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Pacemaker Implantation
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Prostate Cancer Surgery
- Gynecological Cancer Surgery
- Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
- Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma
- Heart Failure
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Kidney Failure
- Pneumonia
- Heart Arrhythmia
- Stroke