Alberta hospital just outranked some of the most respected facilities in the world
An Alberta hospital was just tapped as one of the best in its field, beating out some reputable medical facilities from around the world.
American weekly news magazine and digital publisher Newsweek and Statista have released their World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 list, highlighting the leading hospitals worldwide in 12 medical fields.
Across the medical fields, the lists include the top 300 hospitals for cardiology and oncology; the top 250 for pediatrics; the top 150 for cardiac surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, and orthopedics; and the top 125 for neurosurgery and urology.
This ranking is built on a worldwide online survey conducted from May to July 2025 using recommendations from medical professionals, as well as accreditation data and certifications, and Statista’s PROMs Implementation Survey.
The Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary nearly cracked the top 10 in the Pediatric Category, coming in 12th place globally and ranking the highest in the province.
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There was plenty of love given to Canada, with the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto nabbing the top spot, the B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver landing in ninth, and the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton coming in 40th place.
The Stollery in YEG was also singled out for its “standout treatments” in the cardiac surgery field.
“These hospitals demonstrate the best specialized care, setting the standard for global excellence,” the report added.
The full list of World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 can be found online.