LOS ANGELES : Children’s Hospital Los Angeles was recognized in Newsweek’s America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2026 rankings, which identified 50 children’s hospitals nationwide across eight pediatric specialties. The hospital was recognized in all eight specialties evaluated, based on input from pediatric health care professionals, quality data, and patient experience measures.
CHLA earned recognition in cardiology and cardiac surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, neonatology, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, and pulmonology.
“This acknowledgement is a testament to the extraordinary work happening every day across Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and to the depth of expertise, collaboration, and compassion our teams provide each young patient and their families,” said CHLA President and CEO Paul S. Viviano. “Being recognized in all eight specialties reflects the strength of this entire organization and reinforces our shared commitment to delivering exceptional specialized care.”
The recognition reflects CHLA’s breadth of pediatric services and multidisciplinary approach to care. The hospital provides specialized treatment for a wide range of conditions, from common childhood illnesses to the most complex medical needs, while maintaining a focus on clinical quality, patient outcomes, research, and innovation.