It was recently announced that Hackensack Meridian Health’s Hackensack University Medical Center has once again been named as the #1 hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking further solidifies Hackensack Meridian’s spot as one of the region’s top healthcare networks. Hackensack University Medical Center was also ranked as having the #1 cancer program in New Jersey and 38th best in the country.
“These rankings reflect our extraordinary team members across HMH who are delivering exceptional care every day,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer, Hackensack Meridian Health. “From being home to New Jersey’s top-ranked cancer program and #1 hospital, to earning national recognition across multiple specialties, these achievements demonstrate our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and putting patients first. We are honored to be recognized among the nation’s best, but even more proud of the lives our teams improve every day.”
The distinction recognizes Hackensack Meridian’s commitment to advancing care in cancer through research, innovative therapies and treatment. Hackensack University Medical Center excelled in multiple different fields, ranking in the top 10 percent of hospitals nationally in seven adult specialties that can be found listed below.
- Orthopedics (#14 in the country)
- Urology (#32 in the country)
- Neurology & Neurosurgery (#34 in the country)
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (#36 in the country)
- Cancer (#38, tie)
- Diabetes & Endocrinology (#43 in the country)
- Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery (#45 in the country)
“We are privileged to serve the people of New Jersey, and this recognition is a testament to the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, nurses, clinicians, and every member of our multidisciplinary team. Their unwavering commitment to delivering patient-centered, high-quality, and safe care drives these outstanding results,” said Lisa Tank, M.D., president and chief hospital executive, Hackensack University Medical Center. “Our continued investment in medical innovation, research, and advanced technology is matched only by the compassion our teams show every patient and family. Together, these commitments define who we are and motivate us to continue to provide outstanding care for the communities we serve in a highly reliable environment.”
The annual U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals ranking is designed to inform patients on where to receive care for complex conditions and specialized procedures. The rankings are based on objective data, including quality measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Hackensack University Medical Center’s appearance on the list outlines its success in providing the highest quality of care to patients.
“Being recognized as New Jersey’s best cancer center program reflects decades of commitment to advancing cancer care through innovation, research, and collaboration,” said Andre Goy, M.D., M.S., chairman and chief physician officer, John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. “From pioneering therapies like CAR T-cell treatment and leading one of the nation’s largest bone marrow transplant programs to expanding access through groundbreaking clinical trials and partnerships with world-class institutions, our mission is to ensure every patient has access to the most advanced treatments available. This recognition reinforces our commitment to transforming the future of cancer care, and having some of the best survival rates in the nation.”
To learn more about the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Rankings, visit https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings.