Vanderbilt again makes U.S. News ’honor roll,’ best in cancer

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center has been ranked as the 13th best cancer program in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, marking several years of top 20 rankings on the prestigious list of Best Hospitals.

Overall, Vanderbilt University Medical Center maintained its honor roll status for the second straight year by placing 16th in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2009-2010 publication of America’s Best Hospitals, released July 17.

To be eligible for the honor roll an institution is required to have high rankings in at least six specialties. Nine VUMC specialty programs ranked among the top 50 in their respective fields: Kidney (9), Urology (10), Cancer (13), Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders (15), Gynecology (16), Ear, Nose and Throat (16), Heart and Heart Surgery (17), Respiratory Disorders (18) and Digestive Disorders (32).

No other Tennessee hospital made the list in any category.

– by Craig Boerner