National Jewish Health recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Hospital in Pulmonology


DENVER - National Jewish Health has been named a top hospital in the pulmonology category by U.S. News & World Report on its 2025-26 list of best hospitals in the nation. This marks the 29th consecutive year that National Jewish Health has been included in the rankings.

In addition, National Jewish Health was recognized as “High Performing,” the highest rating available for conditions in the Common Adult Conditions and Procedures, in three categories: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer Surgery and Pneumonia. Since 2011, U.S. News & World Report has ranked National Jewish Health together with its longtime academic affiliate UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital. This year, the two were ranked at #20 on the list.

“Patients from across the country and around the world come to National Jewish Health to seek care, knowing they will receive the best possible treatment,” said Michael Salem, MD, president and CEO of National Jewish Health. “Multidisciplinary teams of experts collaborate on patient care, offering an unparalleled level of specialty care expertise and attention. Our commitment to discovery science advances medical knowledge and real-world solutions that improve patient outcomes.”  

The rankings for Pulmonology & Lung Surgery are based on a combination of factors established by U.S. News & World Report. Over the past several years, the methodology and reporting practices for this study have undergone significant changes, drastically lowering the weight of medical peer recognition and reputation where we excel, while increasing the emphasis on other measures.

“The U.S. News Best Hospitals list is one of many measures of excellence that affirm that National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital,” said Dr. Salem.
 

National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation delivering excellence in multispecialty care and world class research. Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health today is the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to groundbreaking medical research and treatment of children and adults with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders. Patients and families come to National Jewish Health from around the world to receive cutting-edge, comprehensive, coordinated care. To learn more, visit njhealth.org or the media resources page.


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