LA's Top Hospitals
A curated guide to the most prestigious and nationally recognized hospitals in Los Angeles — featuring U.S. News Honor Roll institutions, world-renowned specialty centers, and the physicians who define excellence in healthcare.
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Elite Hospitals
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Honor Roll
50+
Ranked Specialties
25+
Top Physicians
About This Directory
This directory features the most respected and nationally recognized hospitals in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Rankings and recognition data are sourced from the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, official hospital publications, and verified public records. Contact information is sourced from official hospital websites. This guide is intended as an informational resource — always consult with your physician for personalized medical advice.
Specialty Leadership Across LA
Which hospitals lead in each major specialty area
Cancer / Oncology
Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Orthopedics
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Pediatrics
Urology
ENT
Ophthalmology
Geriatrics
Gastroenterology
Transplant
Psychiatry
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
U.S. News Honor Roll — #1 in Los Angeles
520
Beds
2,000+
Physicians
14
Ranked Specialties
30+
Honor Roll Years
(310) 825-9111
Main Line
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is the flagship hospital of the UCLA Health system and one of the most elite academic medical centers in the world. Located on the UCLA campus in Westwood, the 520-bed facility has been a fixture on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll for over 30 consecutive years, making it the most honored hospital in the western United States. The hospital is home to groundbreaking research, world-class faculty physicians, and comprehensive programs across virtually every medical and surgical specialty.
Top Specialties
Rankings & Recognition
- U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll — Best Hospitals
- #1 in Los Angeles and California
- Nationally ranked in 14 adult specialties
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
U.S. News Honor Roll — Tied #1 in Los Angeles
886
Beds
4,500+
Physicians
11
Ranked Specialties
$600M+
Research Funding
(310) 423-3277
Main Line
8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a world-renowned nonprofit academic medical center based in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles. With 886 licensed beds and more than 4,500 physicians, it is one of the largest hospitals in the western United States. Cedars-Sinai has earned an international reputation for clinical innovation, biomedical research, and exceptional patient care, regularly appearing on the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll alongside the most elite institutions in the nation.
Top Specialties
Rankings & Recognition
- U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll — Best Hospitals
- Tied for #1 in Los Angeles and California (2025-26)
- Nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties
Keck Hospital of USC
Top 3 in Los Angeles — National Research Powerhouse
401
Beds
1,400+
Faculty Physicians
$350M+
Research Grants
500+
Transplants/Year
(800) 872-2273
Main Line
1500 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Keck Hospital of USC is the flagship hospital of Keck Medicine of USC, the University of Southern California's academic medical enterprise. Located on the USC Health Sciences Campus in East Los Angeles, the 401-bed hospital is nationally recognized for its strength in cancer, urology, ophthalmology, transplant, and orthopedics. Together with USC Norris Cancer Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Keck Medicine forms one of the most comprehensive academic health systems in Southern California.
Top Specialties
Rankings & Recognition
- Top 3 in Los Angeles metro area (U.S. News)
- Nationally ranked in multiple specialties
- High Performing across numerous procedures and conditions
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Top 10 Children's Hospital in the Nation
495
Beds
1,100+
Specialists
$200M+
Research Funding
600K+
Patients/Year
(323) 660-2450
Main Line
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Children's Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation's leading pediatric medical centers, providing exceptional care exclusively for children from birth through age 21. Founded in 1901, CHLA is home to The Saban Research Institute, one of the largest and most productive pediatric research facilities in the country. The hospital consistently ranks among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation across multiple pediatric specialties.
Top Specialties
Rankings & Recognition
- U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals — Top 10 nationally
- Nationally ranked in 9 pediatric specialties
- #1 Pediatric hospital in California
Huntington Health
Pasadena's Premier Medical Center — Cedars-Sinai Affiliated
619
Beds
1,000+
Physicians
1892
Founded
3,500+
Deliveries/Year
(626) 397-5000
Main Line
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
Huntington Health (formerly Huntington Hospital) is a 619-bed nonprofit hospital in Pasadena, California, and is now part of the Cedars-Sinai Health System. Serving the San Gabriel Valley and greater Pasadena area since 1892, it is a Level II Trauma Center and one of the most trusted community hospitals in the Los Angeles region. Its affiliation with Cedars-Sinai has enhanced access to advanced specialty care and clinical research.
Top Specialties
Rankings & Recognition
- Nationally ranked in at least 1 specialty (U.S. News)
- High Performing in multiple procedures and conditions
- Part of the Cedars-Sinai Health System
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Santa Monica's Elite Hospital — National Cancer Recognition
266
Beds
800+
Physicians
1942
Founded
5
Specialty Institutes
(310) 829-5511
Main Line
2121 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Providence Saint John's Health Center is a nationally recognized 266-bed hospital in Santa Monica, California. Known for its excellence in cancer care, orthopedics, and cardiac services, Saint John's has earned a reputation as one of the premier hospitals on the Westside of Los Angeles. The John Wayne Cancer Institute, housed within Saint John's, is world-renowned for melanoma research and surgical oncology.
Top Specialties
Rankings & Recognition
- Nationally ranked in at least 1 specialty (U.S. News)
- High Performing in multiple procedures and conditions
- John Wayne Cancer Institute — internationally recognized
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
South Bay Leader — Nationally Ranked in 3 Specialties
401
Beds
1,200+
Physicians
1925
Founded
3,000+
Deliveries/Year
(310) 325-9110
Main Line
3330 Lomita Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
Torrance Memorial Medical Center is a 401-bed nonprofit community hospital serving the South Bay, Harbor, and greater Los Angeles/Orange County region. It is one of the most respected community hospitals in Southern California, with national recognition in orthopedics, obstetrics/gynecology, and geriatrics. Torrance Memorial is now part of the Cedars-Sinai Health System, connecting patients to one of the nation's premier academic medical enterprises.
Top Specialties
Rankings & Recognition
- Nationally ranked in Orthopedics (U.S. News)
- Nationally ranked in OB/GYN (U.S. News)
- Nationally ranked in Geriatrics (U.S. News)
Rankings and recognition data sourced from U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals (2024-25) and official hospital publications. Physician listings are based on official hospital directories and credible public sources. This directory is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician for personalized healthcare decisions.