U.S. News & World Report Names Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center #1 Locally, #3 Nationally for 2026-2027

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center has been recognized as the Best Hospital for Cancer in Massachusetts and ranked #3 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This is the 26th consecutive year Dana-Farber Brigham has been recognized for its excellence in caring for people with cancer.

“Our patient-centered model brings together coordinated, expert care and scientific discovery to provide the best possible outcomes,” said Benjamin L. Ebert, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “This recognition from U.S. News underscores our commitment to our patients and reflects the exceptional expertise and dedication of our highly collaborative clinical teams.”

U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; only 16% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals designation. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, and patient experience.

“A hospital named among the U.S. News Best Hospitals has demonstrated its commitment to high-quality care, especially in achieving successful outcomes for patients,” said U.S. News’ Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. “A Best Hospitals recognition reflects consistent top-tier medical care to its community.”

For more information, visit U.S. News Best Hospitals for Cancer.