Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Ranked Top 5 in Pediatrics on Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 List

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has been named one of the top pediatric hospitals in the world, earning the No. 5 spot in Pediatrics on Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 list. Presented by Newsweek in collaboration with analytics firm Statista Inc., the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals comprise multiple lists recognizing leading hospitals worldwide across 13 medical fields, including Pediatrics. Hospitals are analyzed and ranked based on three pillars: reputation, accreditation, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) implementation.

As Children’s Hospital Los Angeles marks 125 years of caring for children and families, the recognition reflects more than a century of progress in pediatric medicine, clinical care, surgery, and research. CHLA continues to build on that legacy through compassionate care, pioneering treatments, and discoveries that improve outcomes for children around the world.

“This recognition belongs to the physicians, nurses, researchers, specialists, support staff, trainees, and countless other team members whose skill, compassion, and daily dedication make CHLA a place of hope and healing for children,” says Paul S. Viviano, President and CEO of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “Rankings are never the reason we do this work, but they do reflect the contributions and achievements of Team CHLA and the consistent, compassionate, expert care that our patients and families experience every day, and I am proud to see their work recognized on a global stage.”

As California’s largest provider of pediatric hospital care, CHLA serves children and families through specialized inpatient, outpatient, and community-based programs and oversees more than 750,000 patient visits each year. Its reach extends across Southern California, all 50 states, and more than 90 countries, distinguishing CHLA as one of the world’s premier pediatric academic medical centers. In addition, the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute delivers comprehensive education at CHLA across six pillars of professional training—physicians, nurses, clinical service and allied health professionals, researchers, simulation trainees, and members of the community workforce. This includes one of the nation’s largest pediatric training programs for doctors and nurses. The institute is the first of its kind in the nation and will serve as a model for training pediatric health professionals nationwide.

Through The Saban Research Institute of CHLA, researchers translate scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments and new cures for childhood diseases. With nearly 600 active clinical trials, CHLA gives children and families access to promising therapies while furthering research that aims to improve care for patients everywhere.

“This offers yet another affirmation of the breadth and depth of pediatric care delivered across the hospital, from everyday specialized care to some of the most advanced treatments available for children,” says CHLA Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer James Stein, MD, MSc, FACS, FAAP.  “As Newsweek’s specialty rankings continue to evolve, CHLA’s placement among the top five pediatric hospitals globally reinforces our standing, not only as a leader in highly complex care for kids, but as a trusted source for children with any medical need.”

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About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is at the forefront of pediatric medicine and is the largest provider of hospital care for children in California. In the 125 years since its founding in 1901, CHLA has delivered a level of pediatric care that is among the best in the world. Ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provides comprehensive and compassionate care to one of the largest and most diverse pediatric patient populations in the country. The hospital is ranked No. 1 in California and among the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the Pacific U.S. region for 2026-27. CHLA is also ranked No. 5 globally in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 – Pediatrics. A leader in pediatric research, CHLA is among the top ten children’s hospitals for research funding from the National Institutes of Health. The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles supports the full continuum of research, translating scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments for patients around the globe. As a pediatric academic medical center, CHLA is also home to the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute, which encompasses education programs throughout the institution. The hospital’s commitment to building stronger, healthier communities is evident in CHLA’s efforts to enhance health education and literacy, introduce more people to careers in healthcare, and fight food insecurity. To learn more, follow CHLA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X, and visit CHLA.org.