CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Clinic has once again earned global recognition for its excellence in medical care, ranking as the third-best hospital in the world for 2026, according to Newsweek’s annual “World’s Best Hospitals” list released Thursday.
The ranking, compiled in partnership with global data firm Statista, evaluates hospitals based on metrics such as patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, peer recommendations, and adherence to international standards of care. The Clinic’s continued position among the world’s elite underscores its ongoing leadership in specialties ranging from cardiology and neurology to cancer treatment and organ transplantation.
“Quality, safety, and innovation remain at the heart of everything we do,” said Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Dr. Tom Mihaljevic in a statement. “This recognition reflects the commitment of our caregivers to providing world-class care for every patient, every day.”
Cleveland Clinic has been a fixture near the top of Newsweek’s rankings since the list began in 2019, consistently placing among global leaders like Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Other Northeast Ohio institutions also earned spots on the 2026 list. Fairview Hospital, part of the Cleveland Clinic health system, was ranked No. 36 in the United States, while University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center placed No. 44 nationally.
The full list of 2026 rankings, which includes the top 250 hospitals worldwide, is available on Newsweek’s website.