Children's Mercy Ranked Among Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
Children’s Mercy has once again been named among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings, earning Top 50 recognition in 10 specialties.
This year four Children’s Mercy specialties placed among the top 25 nationwide: Diabetes and Endocrinology at #14, Nephrology tied at #14, Urology at #17 and Gastroenterology / GI Surgery at #22.
Children’s Mercy specialties’ rankings:
- Diabetes & Endocrinology (#14)
- Nephrology / Kidney (#14)
- Urology (#17)
- Gastroenterology / GI Surgery (#22)
- Cardiology & Heart Surgery (#26)
- Pulmonology / Respiratory Disorders (#38)
- Cancer (#39)
- Orthopedics (#41)
- Neurology & Neurosurgery (#45)
- Behavioral Health (Top 50)
Additionally, for the third consecutive year, Children’s Mercy’s Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health was named a Top 50 program, with all mental health programs receiving equal recognition.
"This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team and the trust families place in us every day," said Alejandro Quiroga, MD, MBA, President and CEO of Children's Mercy. "At Children's Mercy, we're here to make it all better for kids and families. This honor reflects what's possible when talented people come together with a shared purpose and a relentless commitment to excellence. I'm grateful to every physician, nurse, researcher and team member who brings that commitment to life every day."
The annual rankings are designed to help families identify hospitals that excel in treating children with the most complex medical needs. U.S. News surveyed nearly 150 pediatric centers, gathering clinical and operational data. This data was then combined with results from a reputational survey in which board-certified pediatric specialists were asked where they would send the sickest children in their specialty.
The full rankings and methodology are available at www.usnews.com/childrenshospitals.