Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Earns Top 10 Ranking

PALO ALTO, CA — Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford was ranked among the top 10 children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2021-2022 Best Children’s Hospitals survey.

In the survey published Tuesday, Lucile Packard ranked first in Northern California, second in California and in the top 10 nationwide in five specialties. It also appeared in the Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll for the second straight year. U.S. News has recognized Lucile Packard for 17 consecutive years.

“We are extraordinarily proud of this achievement as a direct result of our providers’ unparalleled innovation and commitment to delivering the highest-quality care for children and expectant mothers,” said Paul King, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stanford Children’s Health.

Lucile Packard, which is in its 30th year of operations, is the youngest institution among the nation's top 10 hospitals, according to a news release.

“In a year marked by the challenges of COVID-19 and social unrest, we at Stanford Medicine are honored to achieve this recognition by U.S. News & World Report,” said Lloyd Minor, Dean of the Stanford University School of Medicine. “This accolade is a testament to the health care workers, staff, and providers at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Their dedication, expertise and compassion enabled us to continue providing preeminent care to patients in the Bay Area and beyond.”

View the U.S. News & World Report here.