U.S. News ranks Huntsville Hospital tops in North Alabama, #2 in state
Huntsville Hospital is a standout performer in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 “Best Hospitals” rankings.
U.S. News named Huntsville Hospital the top medical center in North Alabama and No. 2 in the state, trailing only UAB Hospital in Birmingham.
Data from Madison Hospital and Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children are included in HH’s rankings; all three facilities are part of the not-for-profit Huntsville Hospital Health System.
“U.S. News’ annual ‘Best Hospitals’ report is a trusted measure of quality patient care, and we are pleased to have performed so well in the 2025-26 rankings,” said Tracy Doughty, Huntsville Hospital president and chief operating officer. “It’s a credit to the hard work and dedication of the more than 11,000 HH Health employees across our three hospital campuses in Madison County.”
Along with overall quality, U.S. News evaluates hospitals on their success treating common conditions and performing various types of surgery. Hospitals that score significantly higher than the national average in a given procedure or condition are rated “High Performing.”
For 2025-26, Huntsville Hospital is recognized as “High Performing” in 12 categories, the most in its history:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion)
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Gynecological Cancer Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Care
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Pacemaker Implantation
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital rankings were introduced in 1989 and are updated annually to help consumers find the best care for themselves and their loved ones.
For its latest report, U.S. News evaluated 116 acute-care hospitals in Alabama. UAB Hospital ranked No. 1 overall, followed by Huntsville Hospital, Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, and UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham.
Ratings are based on a variety of factors including risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, level of nursing care, patient experience surveys, and data provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
