Children’s of Alabama has been recognized as one of the nation’s best pediatric hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR).
Five faculty members in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery provide neurosurgical care to patients at COA.
Children’s was ranked among the top 25 hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery, contributing to the institution's 17th consecutive placement on the list.
U.S. News & World Report has been publishing its Best Children’s Hospital List since 2007 with the goal of helping families find the best pediatric care in the nation. Nearly 200 pediatric medical centers are evaluated during the ranking process. Pediatric neurosurgery and neurology programs were ranked for several factors, including treatment of serious neurological problems, survivals following surgery and availability of rehabilitation services.