National Jewish Health recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Hospital in Pulmonology for the 30th Consecutive Year


DENVER- National Jewish Health has been named a top hospital in the pulmonology and lung surgery category by U.S. News & World Report on its 2026-27 list of best hospitals in the nation. This marks the 30th consecutive year that National Jewish Health has been included as a leading hospital in the rankings.

National Jewish Health also was recognized by U.S. News & World Report this year as “High Performing,” the highest rating available for conditions in the Common Adult Conditions and Procedures, in three categories: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer Surgery and Pneumonia.

Since 2011, U.S. News & World Report has ranked National Jewish Health together with its longtime academic affiliate UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. This year, the two were ranked at #14 on the list.

“Being recognized once again among the nation's best hospitals reflects the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers and staff who are committed to delivering exceptional care every day,” said Michael Salem, MD, president and CEO of National Jewish Health. “Patients come to National Jewish Health from across the country and around the world because they know they will receive collaborative multispecialty care tailored to their unique needs. By bringing together multispecialty teams and combining clinical expertise with pioneering research, we continue to advance treatments and improve outcomes for patients with complex and/or chronic diseases.”

The specialty rankings for Pulmonology & Lung Surgery are based on a combination of factors established by U.S. News & World Report. Over the years, the methodology for the rankings have undergone significant changes, including lowering the importance of medical peer recognition and reputation while increasing the emphasis on other measures.

“The U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings are only one of the many measures that reflect our unwavering commitment to never stop pursuing the best solutions for our patients,” explained Dr. Salem. “We are proud of our work as the leading respiratory hospital in the nation and as a destination for excellence in collaborative multispecialty care.”
 

National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation delivering excellence in multispecialty care and world class research. Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health today is the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to groundbreaking medical research and treatment of children and adults with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders. Patients and families come to National Jewish Health from around the world to receive cutting-edge, comprehensive, coordinated care. To learn more, visit njhealth.org or the media resources page.


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