Three University of Maryland Medical System Hospitals Ranked Among Top Five In Maryland

Three University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) hospitals – the University of Maryland Medical Center (Downtown Campus), UM St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson (Baltimore County) and UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie (Anne Arundel County) – rank among the top five hospitals in the Baltimore region and the state, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Hospitals, released today.

"Having three of our hospitals ranked so highly is indicative of the excellent academic-focused medical care available across our System," said Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of UMMS. "Our team members work hard every day to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient and family-centered care. This recognition speaks to the relentless commitment of our workforce to the health and well-being of communities we serve in Maryland and beyond."

The U.S. News rankings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or for common elective procedures.

• UMMC, the System's flagship academic hospital located in Baltimore City, is again ranked as the #2 hospital both in the state of Maryland and Baltimore Metro area. UMMC also ranked #43 nationally for the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and #47 for Cancer specialties. Additionally, UMMC was recognized as a Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access for the hospital's work achieving excellent outcomes among underserved communities. UMMC also ranked High Performing in 15 Common Procedures.

"This national distinction reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses and team members who deliver exceptional care to every patient, family and community we are privileged to serve,” said Bert W. O'Malley, MD, UMMC's President and CEO. "Through that unified commitment, in partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, we continue to push the boundaries of medical science, forging innovation and training the physicians of tomorrow."

• UM SJMC is ranked #3 in the state and Baltimore Metro for the seventh consecutive year. The hospital also ranked High Performing in 13 Common Procedures.

"UM St. Joseph has a relentless commitment to providing clinically excellent care through continuous quality improvement and learning. We believe that this commitment lays the foundation for exceptional outcomes for our community," says Thomas B. Smyth, MD, President and CEO of University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. "We are, once again, honored and humbled to be named among the state's and the region's top three hospitals.?

• UM BWMC is ranked #5 in Baltimore Metro and tied for #5 ranking in the state, and ranked High Performing in 8 Common Procedures.

"This ranking reflects our team's unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our patients, their families and all those we serve," said Kathy McCollum, President and Chief Executive Officer of UM BWMC. "We owe this recognition to our medical staff, clinicians, nurses and team members who collaborate daily to provide the best possible outcomes to our patients and exceptional care to our community."

Details of "High Performing" in specific specialties, procedures and conditions:

• UMMC, 15 specialties and procedures: COPD, Colon Cancer Surgery, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Gynecological Cancer Surgery, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia/Lymphoma/Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, Stroke, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Urology
• UM SJMC, 13 specialties and procedures: Back Surgery (Spinal Infusion), COPD, Colon Cancer Surgery, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Hip Fracture, Hip Replacement, Kidney Failure, Knee Replacement, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Stroke
• UM BWMC, 8 specialties and procedures: COPD, Colon Cancer Surgery, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Lung Cancer Surgery and Pneumonia
• UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, located in Bel Air in Harford County, 6 specialties and procedures: COPD, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Leukemia/Lymphoma/Myeloma, Pneumonia and Stroke
• UM Capital Region Medical Center, located in Largo in Prince George's County, 3 specialties and procedures: Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke
• UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, part of UM Shore Regional Health, for: Hip Replacement
• UM Charles Regional Medical Center, located in La Plata in Charles County, for: COPD

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland, bringing innovation, discovery and research to the care we provide and educating the state's future physician and health care professionals through our partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore professional schools (Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Dentistry) in Baltimore. As one of the largest private employers in the State, the health system's more than 29,500 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations, including 13 hospitals and 9 University of Maryland Urgent Care centers. The UMMS flagship academic campus, the University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore, is recognized regionally and nationally for excellence and innovation in specialized care. Our acute care and specialty rehabilitation hospitals serve urban, suburban and rural communities and are located in 13 counties across the State. For more information, visit umms.org.