Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center Only Hospital in Wisconsin to Rank Among Best in Nation for Cardiology
Aurora St. Luke's is also named No. 1 hospital in Milwaukee metro and leads the state in cancer and rehabilitation specialties
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 7, 2026 — Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center continues to set the standard for cardiovascular care in Wisconsin, earning a Top 50 national ranking from U.S. News & World Report. At No. 38, it’s the only hospital in the state to earn this level of recognition for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery.
“This honor reflects the excellence of our cardiovascular program, which combines nationally recognized specialists, cutting-edge research and 24/7 expertise to treat even the most complex heart conditions,” said Dr. Suhail Allaqaband, director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and program director of the Cardiovascular Fellowship Program at Aurora St. Luke’s. “We’re proud that Aurora St. Luke’s continues to be recognized for exceptional heart care. As one of the nation’s busiest academic cardiovascular programs, we train more than 30 cardiology fellows each year, helping prepare the next generation of specialists who will care for patients across Wisconsin and the country. This recognition underscores our team’s dedication to excellence in patient care, education and innovation.”
More broadly, Aurora Health Care hospitals earned widespread recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2026-2027 rankings, underscoring the organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional clinical outcomes and high-quality care across Wisconsin.
For the fourth consecutive year, Aurora St. Luke’s was named the No. 1 hospital in the Milwaukee metro area and No. 2 hospital in Wisconsin. The rankings include services provided at Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore and Aurora Sinai Medical Center.
Meanwhile, Aurora Sinai ranked No. 29 nationally for Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Across Wisconsin, Aurora Health Care earned significant recognition for specialty care, receiving a combined 49 “high performing” ratings for procedures and conditions. U.S. News also recognized Aurora Medical Center – Grafton as a top hospital, earning spot No. 3 in the Milwaukee metro area and No. 5 in Wisconsin.
“These top-ranked specialties continue to distinguish the extraordinary expertise and compassionate care that our teammates provide every day,” said Gabrielle Finley-Hazle, president of Aurora Health Care. “This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and delivering exceptional care for the patients and communities we have the privilege to serve across Wisconsin.”
Aurora Health Care hospitals contributed substantially to Charlotte, North Carolina-based Advocate Health’s combined 204 high-performing ratings for procedures and conditions and 19 high-performing specialty designations, signifying top-decile performance nationally.
For the 2026-2027 rankings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals nationwide across adult specialties, procedures and conditions. Hospitals recognized as “high performing” demonstrated clinical outcomes significantly better than the national average.
For more information about the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, visit: www.usnews.com/best-hospitals.
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