UNC Urology is proud to share that the North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC has once again been recognized among the nation’s best in the U.S. News & World Report 2024–25 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. The hospital was nationally ranked in eight pediatric specialties and achieved a regional ranking of #2 in North Carolina and #4 in the Southeast—underscoring its continued excellence in patient care and academic medicine.
Among these honors, North Carolina Children’s Hospital Pediatric Urology was ranked #27 in the nation, highlighting the department’s deep commitment to delivering exceptional, family-centered care to children across the state and region. The program’s strength reflects the collaborative efforts of UNC Urology’s multidisciplinary team of surgeons, nurses, and researchers, whose expertise spans both clinical innovation and advanced training for the next generation of pediatric urologists.
The U.S. News rankings are based on a combination of clinical outcomes, patient safety, and reputation among pediatric specialists across the country. For UNC Urology, this recognition reaffirms the department’s leadership in providing specialized care for conditions ranging from congenital abnormalities and urinary tract disorders to complex reconstructive and minimally invasive procedures.
In addition to Pediatric Urology, the North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC earned national rankings in:
- Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health | Top 50 in the Nation
- Pediatric Pulmonology & Lung Surgery | #19
- Pediatric Urology | #27
- Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology | #30
- Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery | #31
- Neonatology | #33
- Pediatric Nephrology | #35
- Pediatric Orthopedics | #46
Together, these rankings reflect the hospital’s commitment to comprehensive, compassionate care across pediatric disciplines and the shared dedication of UNC Health to improving outcomes for children and families throughout North Carolina.
Learn more in the official announcement from the UNC Health Newsroom: UNC Children’s named to U.S. News’ Best Children’s Hospitals list for 17th straight year.
Read more in an announcement from CBS 17: UNC hospital ranked among best medical facilities for children’s health care, report shows.