AKRON, Ohio – Akron Children’s ranked nationally in three pediatric specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the Best Children’s Hospitals for 2026-2027.
Akron Children’s ranked in the top 50 in pediatric and adolescent behavioral health, No. 20 in pediatric orthopedics and No. 42 in pediatric urology.
“Our team is united by a simple purpose: giving every child the expert care and support they need to get back to doing what they love,” said Shefali Mahesh, pediatrician in chief at Akron Children’s. “Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report is a meaningful reflection of the trust our families place in us, and the expertise, dedication and the continuous pursuit of excellence our caregivers bring to children and families every day.”
According to U.S. News & World Report, to rank nationally in a specialty, a hospital must excel in caring for the sickest, most medically complex patients.