Huntington Hospital main entrance entrance (Photo – Huntington Hospital)
Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, has been named one of the Best Hospitals in the nation for 2025-2026 by U.S. News & World Report, securing an impressive tie for #10 in California and #5 in Los Angeles. It is also recognized as the highest-ranked hospital in the San Gabriel Valley.
By News Desk
This prestigious recognition highlights Huntington Health’s continued commitment to high-quality care, with the hospital earning ‘high performing’ designations in eight adult specialties. These specialties include cancer, diabetes & endocrinology, gastroenterology & GI surgery, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung surgery, and urology.
In addition, Huntington Health received high marks in 17 different procedures and conditions, further establishing its reputation for excellence in patient care. These areas include back surgery (spinal fusion), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart arrhythmia, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The U.S. News rankings are based on an analysis of more than 4,400 hospitals across the country in 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions. Only 13% of these hospitals earned a “Best Hospitals” designation, underscoring the significance of Huntington Health’s achievement.
To determine its rankings, U.S. News evaluates hospitals based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, and the level of nursing care provided. The analysis draws from over 800 million patient records to assess the effectiveness of hospital care.
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