Jordan Ellis
Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States, with around 2.6 million residents and 136 hospitals. Three Chicago hospitals are among the best in the world, according to a 2023 Newsweek report. These are the Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago Medical Center, and the Rush University Medical Center. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is ranked as the best hospital in Illinois for 13 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Chicago Medical Center is ranked #3 in Chicago and Illinois for adults and #2 for children. It has 10 nationally ranked specialties, including cancer and ear, nose, and throat (ENT). Rush University Medical Center is nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitals in Chicago | Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, University of Chicago Medical Center, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Evanston Hospital |
| Best Hospitals in Chicago's Suburbs | Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital |
| National Ranking in Adult Specialties | Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center: 11 specialties, University of Chicago Medical Center: 10 specialties, Advocate Christ Medical Center: 4 specialties, Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals: 4 specialties, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital: 1 specialty, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital: 1 specialty |
| National Ranking in Pediatric Specialties | University of Chicago Medical Center: 4 specialties, Advocate Christ Medical Center: 1 specialty |
| Recognition | Northwestern Memorial Hospital: Magnet recognition for nursing excellence, University of Chicago Medical Center: "A" Hospital Safety Grade, LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader, recognition for equitable access |
| Net Patient Revenue | UChicago Medicine Mitchell Hospital: $2.4 billion, Northwestern Memorial Hospital: $2.38 billion |
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What You'll Learn
University of Chicago Medical Center
The University of Chicago Medical Center is nationally ranked in 10 adult specialties and four pediatric specialties. It is the largest provider of medical care on the South Side of Chicago. The Center has been recognised as a Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access by the US News & World Report, which debuted a new category that recognises "success in caring for patients in historically underserved communities while maintaining high-quality care". The University of Chicago Medical Center is one of only four providers in Illinois and the only academic medical centre in Chicago to receive this distinction.
The University of Chicago Medical Center's programs in Cancer and Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) are ranked the best in Illinois. The Center has also received its 25th consecutive "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group and its eighth designation as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The University of Chicago Medicine has held a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation since 1974 and has been an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Centre since 2008. It is currently building a 575,000-square-foot freestanding facility dedicated to cancer care and research, set to open in 2027.
The University of Chicago Medicine comprises the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division, which is committed to scientific discovery. The University of Chicago Medical Center is affiliated with and located on the University of Chicago campus, where it serves as the teaching hospital for the Pritzker School of Medicine. The Center for Care and Discovery, which opened in 2013, serves as the flagship hospital for UChicago Medicine.
The University of Chicago Medical Center includes 188 additional beds and is currently the biggest it has been since the 1970s.
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
The hospital has been ranked the top hospital in both Chicago and Illinois for 11 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. It is also the only Illinois hospital to be on the national honour roll for 13 straight years. The hospital has been nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties, including #5 in Neurology and Neurosurgery. Northwestern Memorial Hospital offers a broad range of services and is committed to providing excellent patient care. The hospital's inpatient and outpatient systems are organised by specialty, allowing for greater efficiency. The medical campus includes Prentice Women's Hospital, Feinberg Pavilion, Galter Pavilion, Olson Pavilion, Arkes Family Pavilion, and Lavin Family Pavilion.
The hospital enjoys a teaching and service partnership with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, which provides patients with access to leading-edge clinical trials and fosters an environment of world-class patient care, academic inquiry, and innovative research. The hospital is easily accessible by taxi, public transit, and train transportation. The campus is designed to be a health and wellness destination, with restaurants, retail stores, and pharmacies selected based on community feedback. The campus also provides spaces for educational seminars, wellness classes, and other community health-focused events.
The roots of Northwestern Memorial Hospital date back to 1865 when the Deaconess Hospital of Chicago was established by Reverend William A. Passavant. In 1897, the Passavant's Woman's Aid Society was formed to raise funds for the hospital's operation. The society was later renamed the "Woman's Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital" after the merger between Passavant and Wesley Memorial Hospital. The two hospitals began working together in 1924, and their merger was finalised in 1954.
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Rush University Medical Center
The hospital is known for its butterfly-shaped tower, designed to handle mass casualty events, and has 664 patient beds at its 14-story, 830,000-square-foot location on Chicago's Near West Side. Rush offers more than 70 residency and fellowship programs in medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. It is also the largest nongovernmental employer on Chicago's Near West Side, with nearly 10,000 employees and annual spending of over $550 million.
In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked Rush University Medical Center among the top 20 in the U.S. and tied for No. 1 in Chicago and Illinois. Eleven hospital-based specialties were ranked among the best in the country, including neurology and neurosurgery (No. 7), orthopedics (No. 10), geriatrics (No. 10), endocrinology (No. 21), gynecology (No. 29), gastroenterology and GI surgery (No. 28), pulmonary care and lung surgery (No. 15), cardiology (No. 12), cancer (No. 29), urology (No. 14), and ear, nose, and throat.
Rush has also teamed up with MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the nation's leading cancer centers, to provide exceptional cancer care in the Chicago area. This partnership allows Rush to enhance its cancer program system-wide with more advanced treatments, research, and better care.
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Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
The hospital is committed to helping patients live fully through a range of services, from wellness exams to expert advice and treatment for injuries. Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital also offers virtual health and wellness management and a full-service pharmacy for medications, vaccinations, and advice.
In addition to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, there are several other highly-ranked hospitals in the Chicago area. The University of Chicago Medical Center is ranked highly in 10 adult and 4 pediatric specialties and has been recognised for its equitable access. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is another top-ranked hospital in Chicago, with a broad range of services and a focus on patient care, academic inquiry, and innovative research.
Other notable hospitals in the area include Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals in Evanston, and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, all of which have national rankings in various adult and pediatric specialties.
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
ALGH was founded in 1897 as Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Hospital, with just 25 beds. The hospital operated from a rented building in Humboldt Park for five years before moving to a new building in 1902. Lutheran Deaconess Hospital grew at this location, adding medical wings and a nursing school. In 1959, Lutheran General Hospital opened at its current location in Park Ridge, with 326 beds. In 1969, the hospital closed, and operations and staff were transitioned to the newly established Lutheran General Hospital. In 1976, a residency training program for internal medicine was established, and in 1986, the hospital was designated a Level 1 trauma centre.
Today, ALGH offers a range of residency programs, training newly graduated physicians in various specialties and sub-specialties. The hospital is associated with the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. ALGH operates a bone marrow transplant program and was the first hospital in the Midwest to offer 3-D mammography. It is also certified as a Centre of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology by the American Association of Gynecology Laparoscopists (AAGL). The hospital is accredited for Clinical Pastoral Education by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and is gold certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
In terms of performance, ALGH is nationally ranked in one adult specialty and rated high-performing in six adult specialties and 13 procedures and conditions. U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital 7th in Illinois in 2012.
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Frequently asked questions
Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago is considered one of the best hospitals in the city and the world. It is ranked No. 8 in the nation and No. 21 globally. It is also the only Illinois hospital on the national honour roll for 13 straight years.
U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals rankings also position UChicago Medicine as one of only 25 hospitals nationwide to have at least 10 ranked specialties.
Rush University Medical Center, the University of Chicago Medical Center, and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove are also considered some of the best hospitals in Chicago.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge and Evanston Hospital are some of the best suburban hospitals in Chicago.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is known for its broad range of services and sensitivity to the individual needs of patients and their families. The hospital has physicians, surgeons, and caregivers representing nearly every medical specialty. It is also ranked No. 2 in terms of the highest net patient revenue in Chicago.
The University of Chicago Medical Center has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access. It is also nationally ranked in 10 adult specialties and four pediatric specialties. The hospital is known for its leadership in the cancer field and has been designated as an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2008.
