U.S. News Urology ranking methodology
U.S. News ranks hospitals for Urology by blending risk-adjusted patient outcomes, hospital structure and resources, and a physician expert-opinion component. It uses the default ~15% expert-opinion weight — it is not among the four specialties reduced to 12% — so measured outcomes and structure carry most of the score.
What this ranking covers
The Urology specialty recognizes hospitals that excel at complex urologic conditions — prostate, bladder, and kidney disease and cancers.
How it’s scored
Per U.S. News’s 2025–26 methodology, the score draws on:
- Patient outcomes — risk-adjusted results such as survival and being discharged home; the largest share.
- Structure & resources directly related to urology care.
- Expert opinion (reputation) — weighted about 15% in 2025–26 — the default for data-driven specialties.
Related procedures & conditions
Related High Performing ratings include Prostate Cancer Surgery. A hospital can earn these threshold-based shields without being nationally ranked in the Urology specialty, and vice versa.
Frequently asked questions
How does U.S. News rank hospitals for urology?
The Urology ranking blends risk-adjusted patient outcomes, hospital structure and resources, and a physician expert-opinion component. It is a data-driven specialty that uses about 15% in 2025–26 — the default for data-driven specialties expert-opinion weight, with outcomes carrying the largest share.
How much does reputation count in this ranking?
About 15% in 2025–26 — the default for data-driven specialties. Urology is not among the four specialties reduced to 12%, so the survey carries the standard share while outcomes and structure dominate.
What does the urology ranking cover?
It evaluates complex urologic conditions — prostate, bladder, and kidney disease and cancers.
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- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Hospitals” specialty rankings. health.usnews.com
- U.S. News & World Report, “FAQ: How and Why We Rank and Rate Hospitals.” health.usnews.com
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