Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Tops U.S. News & World Report Rankings for 24th Year in a Row

For the 24th year, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has been ranked the No. 1 ophthalmology hospital in the United States, according to the newly released 2025 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" rankings. This marks the 22nd consecutive year that U.S. News has awarded Bascom Palmer, which is part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, its top spot in ophthalmology.

Eduardo C. Alfonso, MD, director of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, credited the hospital’s success to its team’s innovation and patient-focused approach. “From AI-driven imaging to groundbreaking surgical techniques, our clinicians and scientists are dedicated to improving vision for every patient we serve,” he said.

U.S. News rankings are based on data from nearly 4,500 hospitals and survey responses from over 26,000 physicians. Full 2025–2026 rankings are available online and in the U.S. News "Best Hospitals" guidebook.