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There were 33,722 licensed beds in 158 registered general acute care hospitals located in Pennsylvania, USA.

The top five hospitals are spread across Allentown, Abington, Reading, York, and Hershey, with three and two of the state's ten largest general acute care hospitals situated in each city.

There are 86 hospital and community health systems in Pennsylvania. These hospital systems in Pennsylvania have 62,004 employees, over $10 billion in annual revenue, and $15 billion in assets.

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Top 10 Best Hospitals in Pennsylvania

♦ U.S. News evaluated 227 hospitals in Pennsylvania. Twenty-five meet high U.S. News standards and are ranked in the state. U.S. News also ranked hospitals in the Allentown, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Scranton/Wiles-Barre metro areas. The number 1 hospital in Pennsylvania is Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian.

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♦ On the list of Healthgrades are 20 best hospitals in Pennsylvania (America's 250 Best Hospitals)

St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus

Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

UPMC Harrisburg

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Lancaster General Hospital

Riddle Memorial Hospital

Paoli Hospital

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

And More...

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1. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia

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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia

Address: 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206

Phone Number: (215) 662-4000

Website: pennmedicine.org

Overview and Ranking:

This is the location of the flagship hospital campus of Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine, a non-profit academic healthcare system. Built in 1883, it is also among the oldest hospitals in the nation. With 807 beds for critical care and medical/surgical patients, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is a multispecialty teaching hospital located on Spruce Street in Philadelphia.

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REGIONALLY RANKED

#1 in Pennsylvania

#1 in Philadelphia

HIGH PERFORMING

in 2 Adult Specialties

in 20 Procedures/Conditions

Patient Experience:

How the patient felt about their hospital stay and discharge overall: 4 out of 5

Willingness of patients to recommend this hospital to others: 5 out of 5

How patients rated physicians in listening and explaining in a way that patients could understand: 4 out of 5

2. UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, Pittsburgh

Address: 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536

Phone Number: (412) 647-2345

Website: upmc.com

Overview and Ranking: In Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is nationally ranked in 9 adult specialties and rated high performing in 3 adult specialties and 16 procedures and conditions. It provides general medical and surgical care. It is a teaching facility.

#2 in Pennsylvania

Nationally Ranked in 9 Specialties

High Performing in 3 Specialties & 16 Procedures/Conditions

Patient Experience:

How the patient felt about their hospital stay and discharge overall: 4 out of 5

Willingness of patients to recommend this hospital to others: 5 out of 5

How patients rated physicians in listening and explaining in a way that patients could understand: 4 out of 5

3. Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia

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Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia

Address: 111 South 11th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107-5084

Phone Number: (215) 955-6000

Website: jeffersonhealth.org

Overview and Ranking:

Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, PA, is nationally ranked in nine adult specialties, with high rankings in two adult specialties and sixteen procedures and conditions. It offers general medical and surgical care.

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are dedicated to providing excellent patient care, ensuring patient safety, and improving the overall healthcare experience. Jefferson's expert physicians maintain patient offices throughout the hospital and surrounding areas.

Patient Experience:

How the patient felt about their hospital stay and discharge overall: 4 out of 5

Willingness of patients to recommend this hospital to others: 4 out of 5

How patients rated physicians in listening and explaining in a way that patients could understand: 4 out of 5

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4. Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital

Address: 112 N 7th St, Chambersburg PA 17201

Phone No: (717) 267-3000

Website: wellspan.org

Overview and Ranking: Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital is a medical facility located in Chambersburg, PA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™

Awards: America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)

Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

Patient Experience:

69% Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10-Equal to the national average

65% Would definitely recommend-5% lower than the national average

5. Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

Address: 559 W Germantown Pike, East Norriton PA 19403

Phone No: (484) 626-0205

Website: einstein.edu

Overview and Ranking: Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in East Norriton, PA has received high ratings for six adult procedures and conditions. Einstein Medical Center Montgomery provides a comprehensive range of medical care and surgical interventions delivered by a highly skilled medical team. Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, located on 87 acres along Germantown Pike in East Norriton, Pa., offers the exceptional Einstein Healthcare Network experience to residents of central Montgomery County.

Patient Experience:

75% Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10-6% higher than the national average

71% Would definitely recommend-1% higher than the national average

6. Milton S Hershey Medical Center

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Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Address: 500 University Dr, Hershey PA 17033

Phone No: (717) 531-8521

Website: pennstatehealth.org

Overview and Ranking:

The 628-bed Hershey Medical Center is a teaching hospital close to Harrisburg that offers both general medical and surgical services. Penn State Health, a network of hospitals providing healthcare services to patients and communities in central Pennsylvania, is based there.

The hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical services in a range of specializations, from plastic surgery and surgical weight loss to cardiovascular and cancer care. The only Level I trauma center for adults and children in central Pennsylvania is located in its emergency department.

Awards:

America's 100 Best Hospitals Award For the years(2023, 2022)

America's 100 Best Gastrointestinal Care For the years(2023, 2022, 2021)

America's 100 Best Gastrointestinal Surgery For the years(2023, 2022, 2021)

America's 100 Best Stroke Care For the years(2023, 2022, 2021)

Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award For the years(2023)

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award For the years(2023, 2021)

Neurosciences Excellence Award For the years(2023, 2022, 2021)

Patient Experience:

77% Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10-8% higher than the national average

78% Would definitely recommend-8% higher than the national average

7. Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster

Address: 555 N Duke St, Lancaster PA 17602

Phone No: (717) 544-5511

Website: lancastergeneralhealth.org

Overview and Ranking: Penn Medicine Over 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, outpatient and urgent care services, and four hospitals with a combined capacity of 786 licensed beds—Lancaster General Hospital, Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital, and Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital—are all part of the extensive network of care provided by the non-profit Lancaster General Health.

Awards:

America's 50 Best Hospitals Award For the years(2023, 2022, 2021)

America's 50 Best Cardiac Surgery For the years(2023, 2022)

America's 100 Best Cardiac Care For the years(2023, 2022, 2021)

America's 100 Best Gastrointestinal Surgery For the years(2023, 2022, 2021)

America's 100 Best Stroke Care For the years(2023, 2022, 2021)

Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award For the years(2023, 2022, 2021)

Neurosciences Excellence Award For the years(2023, 2022, 2021)

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award For the years(2023, 2022, 2021)

Patient Experience:

77% Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10-8% higher than the national average

77% Would definitely recommend-7% higher than the national average

8. Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey

Address: 500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033-2360

Phone Number: (717) 531-0003

Website: pennstatehealth.org

Overview and Ranking: In one adult specialty and three pediatric specialties, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is nationally ranked. It also receives high performance ratings for five adult specialties and sixteen procedures and conditions.

Patient Experience:

How the patient felt about their hospital stay and discharge overall: 4 out of 5

Willingness of patients to recommend this hospital to others: 4 out of 5

How patients rated physicians in listening and explaining in a way that patients could understand: 3 out of 5

9. Main Line Health Lankenau Medical Center

Address: 100 East Lancaster Ave. Wynnewood, PA 19096-3411

Phone Number: (484) 476-2000

Website: mainlinehealth.org

Overview and Ranking: Lankenau Medical Center is a 93-acre campus acute care hospital and medical complex located just outside the western city limits of Philadelphia.

Nationally Ranked in 1 Specialty

High Performing in 4 Specialties & 15 Procedures/Conditions

Patient Experience:

How the patient felt about their hospital stay and discharge overall: 4 out of 5

Willingness of patients to recommend this hospital to others: 5 out of 5

How patients rated physicians in listening and explaining in a way that patients could understand: 4 out of 5

10. Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown

Address: 1200 South Cedar Crest Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103-6248

Phone Number: 1-912-324-3719

Website: lvhn.org

Overview and Ranking: In addition to offering you and your family first-rate medical care, Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)-Cedar Crest is a renowned regional hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania that cares for you and your family like family.

Many specialized services that you or your loved ones may need are conveniently located on our campus, including our well-known cancer center, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital pediatric care, minimally invasive and open heart surgery, extensive inpatient and outpatient burn care, and a specially designed inpatient rehabilitation center that will help you get the most out of your recovery.

Patient Experience:

How the patient felt about their hospital stay and discharge overall: 3 out of 5

Willingness of patients to recommend this hospital to others: 4 out of 5

How patients rated physicians in listening and explaining in a way that patients could understand: 3 out of 5

Full List of Hospitals in Pennsylvania (2024 Update)

Abington Memorial Hospital - Abington, Pennsylvania

Albert Einstein HelathCare Network - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Allegheny General Hospital - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Barnes-Kasson Hospital and Health Centers - Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

Bon Secours Holy Family Hospital - Altoona, Pennsylvania (Formerly Mercy Regional Health System)

Brookville Hospital - Brookville, Pennsylvania

Bradford Regional Medical Center - Bradford, Pennsylvania

Bryn Mamr Hospital - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Bryn Mawr Rehab - Pennsylvania

Carlisle Regional Medical Center - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Centre Community Hospital - State College, Pennsylvania

Chambersburg Hospital - Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Charles Cole Memorial Hospital - Coudersport, Pennsylvania

Chestnut Hill HealthCare - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Children's Seashore House - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Clearfield Hospital - Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Community Hospital of Lancaster - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Crozer Keystone Health System - Springfield, Pennsylvania

Elk Regional Health Center - St. Marys, Pennsylvania

Elkins Park Hospital - Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Ephrara Community Hospital - Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Evangelical Community Hospital - Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Fox Chase Cancer Center - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Friends Hospital - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fulton County Medical Center- McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania

Geisinger Health System - Danville, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg Hospital - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

The Good Samaritan Hospital - Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center - Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Good Shepherd Rehab - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Grand View Hospital - Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Graduate Hospital - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hanover Hospital - Hanover, Pennsylvania

HealthSouth Harmarville Rehabilitation Hospital - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center - Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania

Horizon Hospital System including Greenvill Hospital and Shenango Hospital - Greenville, Pennsylvania

Jeanes Hospital - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jeannette District Memorial Hospital - Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Jefferson Health System - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kane Community Hospital - Pennsylvania

Lancaster General Hospital - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lankenau Hospital - Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Lewistown Hospital - Lewistown, Pennsylvania

Temple Lower Bucks Hospital - Bristol, Pennsylvania

Magee Rehabilitation - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Malvern Institute - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Malvern Institute- A Comprehensive Addiction/Alcoholism Treatment Center - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Meadville Medical Center - Meadville, Pennsylvania

Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Memorial Health Care System - York, Pennsylvania

Memorial Hospital - York, Pennsylvania

Moses Taylor Hospital - Scranton, Pennsylvania

MossRehab Hospital - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Northwestern Institute of Psychiatry - Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Northwest Medical Center - Oil City, Pennsylvania

Palmerton Hospital - Palmerton, Pennsylvania

Paoli Memorial Hospital - Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Hospital - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Penn State's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Pinnacle Health - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh's Ohio Valley General Hospital - Kennedy Township, Pennsylvania

Pocono Medical Center - East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic - Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Punxsutawney Area Hospital - Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Reading Hospital and Medical Center - Reading, Pennsylvania

Robert packer Hospital - Sayre, Pennsylvania

Sacred Heart Hospital - Allentown, Pennsylvania

St. Joseph Medical Center - Reading, Pennsylvania

Saint Lukes Health Network - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Saint Vincent Health System - Erie, Pennsylvania

Shamokin Area Community Hospital - Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Sharon Regional Health System - Sharon, Pennsylvania

Shriners Hospital - Erie, Pennsylvania

Shriners Hospital - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Somerset Hospital - Somerset, Pennsylvania

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Saint Francis Medical Center - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

St. Lukes Hospital - Bethelem, Pennsylvania

St. Mary's Medical Center - Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Somerset Hospital - Somerset, Pennsylvania

Susquehanna Health System - Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Titusville Area Hospital - Titusville, Pennsylvania

Troy Community Hospital - Troy, Pennsylvania

Tyler Memorial Hospital - Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania

United Community Hospital - Grove City, Pennsylvania

UPMC Passavant - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania Health System - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center (Oncolink) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Warren General Hospital - Warren, Pennsylvania

Washington Hospital - Washington, Pennsylvania

Waynesboro Hospital - Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Wellspan Health - (formerly York Health) York , Pennsylvania

Westfield Memorial Hospital - Westfield, Pennsylvania

West Penn Allegheny Health System - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital -Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

York Hospital- York, Pennsylvania

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