For the 15th consecutive year, Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans, inclusive of Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus, Ochsner Baptist, and Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its Best Hospitals list, ranking for 2026-2027 as the Best Hospital in Louisiana and the No. 1 hospital in the New Orleans metro area. In addition, the medical specialties of obstetrics and gynecology and pulmonary and lung surgery have been ranked among the Top 50 in the nation.
“For nearly 85 years, Ochsner has been bringing talented people together around a shared purpose and a commitment to putting patients first," said Ochsner Health President and CEO Pete November. “This honor reflects the trust our patients place in us, the expertise of our physicians and care teams, and the progress we continue to make in expanding access, improving quality, and creating exceptional experiences for the communities we serve.”