Submitted on August 10, 2026
UCSF Urology has been ranked #10 in the nation and #1 in California in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals specialty rankings.
This recognition is one of several recent distinctions that reflect UCSF Urology’s leadership across clinical care, research and education:
- #1 in the Bay Area – U.S. News & World Report
- #1 in California – U.S. News & World Report
- Prostate Cancer Surgery: High Performing – U.S. News & World Report
- #7 in the U.S. and #12 in the world – Newsweek
- #5 Urology Residency Program – Doximity
- #1 in NIH Funding – Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research
UCSF Health also earned a place on the U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll for the 30th consecutive year and is tied as the highest-ranked hospital in California.
“We are grateful to our faculty, staff, trainees, alumni and colleagues whose dedication and collaboration make this recognition possible,” said Department Chair Benjamin N. Breyer, MD, MAS, FACS. “While rankings are just one measure of success, they reflect our shared commitment to delivering exceptional care, advancing discovery and training the next generation of leaders in urology.”