NEW HAVEN, CT — Yale New Haven Hospital is the top hospital in Connecticut, according to the new 2026-2027 Best Hospitals ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report.
The annual report, now in its 37th year, is intended to help patients compare hospitals when they need anything from a common procedure, such as a knee replacement, to specialized treatment for a serious or complex illness.
This year, U.S. News also introduced regional specialty rankings for cancer; cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; orthopedics; and rehabilitation, giving patients another way to identify highly rated care closer to home.
"Yale New Haven Hospital's national rankings highlight the depth of expertise and dedication that define our organization," said Katherine Heilpern, MD, president of Yale New Haven Hospital. "From highly specialized care to groundbreaking research and education, our teams work together to deliver leading-edge treatment while keeping patients and families at the center of everything we do."
Yale New Haven Hospital, #1 Best Regional Hospital in Connecticut
Yale New Haven Hospital was recognized as being nationally ranked in 5 adult specialties and 5 pediatric specialties. YNHH ranks nationally in five specialties: Geriatrics, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics and Psychiatry. It is rated as high performing in 18 adult procedures and conditions, including Aortic Valve Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Colon Cancer Surgery, Diabetes and Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery.
Hartford Hospital, Hartford — #2 Best Regional Hospital in Connecticut
Hartford Hospital is rated as high performing in 21 adult procedures and conditions, including Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Aortic Valve Surgery, Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Colon Cancer Surgery.
Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport — #3 Best Regional Hospital In Connecticut
Bridgeport Hospital is rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes, Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Attack and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich — #4 Best Regional Hospital In Connecticut
Greenwich Hospital is rated high performing in 10 adult procedures and conditions, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Colon Cancer Surgery, Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Failure and Hip Fracture.
Stamford Hospital, Stamford — #5 Best Regional Hospital In Connecticut
Stamford Hospital is rated high performing in 11 adult procedures and conditions, including Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Diabetes, Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Failure and Hip Fracture.
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford — #6 Best Regional Hospital In Connecticut
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center is rated high performing in 9 adult procedures and conditions, including Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Colon Cancer Surgery, Heart Attack, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement.
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The 2026-2027 rankings put greater emphasis on risk-adjusted patient outcomes. U.S. News also reduced or eliminated the weight given to several measures involving hospital size, staffing, technology and reputation. The changes were especially significant in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, where patient outcomes now determine most of a hospital's score.
This year, U.S. News also introduced regional specialty rankings for cancer; cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; orthopedics; and rehabilitation, giving patients another way to identify highly rated care closer to home.
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