Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern Hospital only Twin Cities hospital ranked among top 100 for heart care and brain surgery in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals

MINNEAPOLIS (July 28, 2025) — Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern Hospital is honored to be the only Twin Cities hospital ranked in the top 100 for its heart and brain care, according to Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2025. Abbott Northwestern Hospital ranked 33 for Cardiology and 72 for Neurosurgery. 

Additionally, Abbott Northwestern, Mercy and United hospitals are on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Hospitals 2025. These three hospitals plus Cambridge Medical Center were also included on various Newsweek “best” lists for the U.S. and several specialties.  

Here is a complete list of Allina Health hospitals and the 2025 lists they achieved, for the high-quality, expert care they provide:   

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

  • World’s Best Hospitals
  • World’s Best Smart Hospitals
  • America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 
  • America’s Best Maternity Hospitals
  • World’s Best Specialized Hospitals, ranked in the following categories: 
    • Cardiac Surgery
    • Cardiology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Neurology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Oncology
    • Orthopedics, and
    • Pulmonology 
  • America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care:  
    • Cancer (standout specialty: Colon & Rectal Cancer)
    • Cardiac (standout specialties: Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Coronary Angioplasty & Stent Placement)
    • Neurological
    • Orthopedic (standout specialty: Knee Replacement), and
    • Pulmonology 

Cambridge Medical Center  

  • World’s Best Smart Hospitals 

Mercy Hospital 

  • World’s Best Hospitals 
  • America’s Best-In-State Hospitals  

United Hospital 

  • World’s Best Hospitals 
  • America’s Best-In-State Hospitals
  •  Best Maternity Hospitals 

“We are proud that so many of our specialties and hospitals are recognized by Newsweek for their excellence,” said Sanjay Singh, MD, executive vice president and chief clinical executive at Allina Health. “Abbott Northwestern Hospital’s sixth consecutive year on the World’s Best Hospitals list is a remarkable achievement. These honors reflect our commitment to our communities and the compassionate expertise of our care teams. Congratulations to all.” 

Newsweek and its partner Statista awarded the best hospitals based on four data sources: 

  • Recommendations from Medical Experts: Online survey among tens of thousands of doctors, health care professionals, and hospital managers in 30 countries. 
  • Results from Patient Surveys: Survey of patient satisfaction with hospitalization. 
  • Hospital Quality Metrics: Medical indicators e.g., data on quality of care for treatments, hygiene measures, patient safety, and waiting times; plus, for specialty lists, indicators relevant to the respective medical specialties and accreditations/certifications. 
  • Statista PROMs Implementation Survey: Optional online survey on the implementation and use of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in hospitals.

About Allina Health

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.  

At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:  

  • Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.  
  • Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.  
  • Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota.  

Together, these Institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.