Leading the Way. Again.

For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked
UT Southwestern the Best Hospital in Dallas, with six nationally recognized specialties.

UT Southwestern Medical Center has once again been rated the No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth region in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of America’s Best Hospitals.

Six nationally ranked specialties propelled UT Southwestern to its overall No. 1 ranking. That’s more than any other North Texas health care provider and the second consecutive year that six areas of care have earned leading marks.

Since 1990, U.S. News & World Report has identified the nation’s elite medical centers. Its Best Hospitals metro rankings can tell you which hospitals are worth considering for most medical problems if you live in or near a major metro area, according to the magazine. Rankings are determined by a combination of criteria, including objective measures of quality such as:

• Mortality and patient safety rates
• Procedure volume
• Nurse/patient ratio

For patients, the top-level rankings reflect UT Southwestern’s consistent delivery of outstanding care, provided by highly trained physicians and staff utilizing the latest advanced treatments and technologies. A commitment to groundbreaking research that advances medical science also contributes significantly to UT Southwestern’s leading-edge care.

UT Southwestern’s specialties making the list of America’s best for 2011-12:

Urology
Our highest-rated specialty, UT Southwestern urologists have set national standards for patient outcomes. Physicians provide expert care and treatment in virtually every aspect of urology, while advancing the field in both basic and clinical research.

Diabetes & Endocrinology
A renowned diabetes research center, along with a diverse faculty whose expertise spans the spectrum of endocrine diseases, leads to our unmatched care in North Texas for one of the fastest-growing diseases affecting Americans.

Gynecology
UT Southwestern physicians have written the leading textbooks on the care of women.

Neurology & Neurosurgery
Innovative diagnostic methods and treatments here have defined the standard of care for many neurological disorders, while world-renowned experts in neurosurgery have made us a leader in the management of brain and spinal conditions, disorders, and injuries. Our physicians deal with the most difficult cases from around the region, state, and nation.

Nephrology
Combining cutting-edge basic science and patient-oriented research, our nephrology team advances the understanding of kidney biology and treatment of renal disease. They also achieve exceptional outcomes for transplants.

Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Our cardiology specialists conduct research and manage all forms of heart disease as cardiovascular surgeons use state-of-the-art surgical therapies, making us one of the nation’s leading centers for cardiology care and study. We combine Nobel Prize-winning research with lifesaving outcomes for the most complex cases.

Along with our nationally ranked programs, UT Southwestern also earned high-performing marks from U.S. News & World Report in the following specialties:

• Cancer
• Ear, Nose & Throat
• Gastroenterology
• Geriatrics
• Orthopaedics
• Pulmonology

UT Southwestern Medical Center is bringing the future of medicine, today. And it’s available to you, today. To schedule an appointment with any one of UT Southwestern’s specialties or clinics, please call 214-645-8300.

For more information about the U.S.News & World Report hospital rankings, go to http://health.usnews.com/.