UC Davis Medical Center ranked among the top 50 hospitals nationwide in six specialties” Ear, Nose & Throat (#27), Geriatrics (#27), Neurology & Neurosurgery (#27), Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (#27), Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery (#46) and Diabetes & Endocrinology (#48). Photo courtesy of UC Davis Health

 

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - UC Davis Medical Center has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in the Sacramento region, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report prestigious Best Hospitals ranking.

This marks the 14th consecutive year that UC Davis Medical Center has earned the top spot locally. The medical center was also named the No. 7 hospital in California, continuing an 11-year streak of being ranked in the state’s Top 10.

“This year’s rankings are a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality care across California, transforming lives and strengthening communities,” said Michael Condrin, interim chief executive officer for UC Davis Health. “Our success is driven by the exceptional dedication of the entire UC Davis Health team, who consistently go above and beyond to provide patient-centered care without parallel.”

UC Davis Medical Center is at 4301 X St, Sacramento.

UC Davis Medical Center ranked among the Top 50 hospitals nationwide in six specialties: Ear, Nose and Throat (number 27), Geriatrics (number 27), Neurology and Neurosurgery (number 27), Pulmonology and Lung Surgery (number 27), Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery (number 46) and Diabetes and Endocrinology (number 48).

U.S. News also rated the medical center’s services in Cancer, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Orthopedics and Urology as “high performing.” That means the hospital scored in the Top 10 percent of all hospitals rated for those specialty areas.

This year, UC Davis Medical Center was one of only 76 hospitals nationwide to receive recognition as one of best regional hospitals for community access. Photo courtesy of UC Davis Health

UC Davis Medical Center was rated as “high performing,” the highest rating possible, for its quality of care in 16 common adult procedures and conditions: acute kidney failure; aortic valve surgery; back surgery (spinal fusion); chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); colon cancer surgery; diabetes; gynecological cancer surgery; heart arrhythmia; heart failure; Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; lung cancer surgery; pacemaker implantation; pneumonia; prostate cancer surgery; stroke; and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

Last year, U.S. News & World Report introduced a “Community Access” badge to recognize hospitals that serve vulnerable and historically underserved populations, particularly those facing socioeconomic challenges.

This year, UC Davis Medical Center was one of only 76 hospitals nationwide to receive recognition as a best regional hospital for community access.

“We believe the ability to live a healthy life should be a right enjoyed by every person. That’s why we’re committed to inspiring better health for all,” said Condrin. “Research shows that health is shaped by more than medical care; it’s influenced by access to jobs, housing, healthy food and clean air. We’re working to address these factors and move our community closer to true health equity.”

The U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, published annually since 1990, enable consumers and their physicians to determine which hospitals provide the best care for the most serious or complicated medical conditions and procedures.

The full list of hospital rankings can be viewed on the U.S. News website at health.usnews.com/best-hospitals.