Among the very best For the 21st consecutive year, UCI Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The annual rankings recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging health conditions. This year, the report highlights the excellence of UCI Health programs in gynecology, No. 24; and geriatrics, No. 44 among similar programs nationally. The medical center is ranked No. 8 in the Los Angeles metropolitan region. In addition, UCI Health programs in cancer, GI and GI surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopaedics, pulmonology and lung surgery are rated as high performing. For more than two decades, UCI Medical Center is the only Orange County hospital consistently rated among America’s best by U.S. News. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings, now in their 32nd year, are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or for common elective procedures. High-performing services In addition to its nationally ranked specialties, the following UCI Health programs are rated as high performing: Cancer GI and GI surgery Neurology and neurosurgery Orthopaedics Pulmonology and lung surgery UCI Health also received U.S. News' highest possible rating in nine common adult procedures and conditions: Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Back surgery and spinal fusion Colon cancer surgery Heart attack Heart failure Kidney failure Lung cancer surgery Pneumonia Stroke View U.S. News & World Report's profile of UCI Medical Center › Dedicated to discovery and treatment Accreditations and recognitions Our efforts to achieve the highest standards of care are also reflected in the following accreditations and recognitions: UCI Health named an age-friendly health system › UCI Medical Center recognized among the country's best maternity care hospitals › UCI Health gets 'A' grade in 14th consecutive "Leapfrog" hospital patient safety report › UCI Health has more Physicians of Excellence than other hospitals in Orange County › UCI Health earns American Heart Association award for hypertension care › Surgical intensive care team honored for excellence › UCI Health certified for providing the highest quality stroke and heart failure care ›