U.S. News & World Report
U.S. NEWS RECOGNIZES MARKEY AMONG THE NATION’S
BEST CANCER HOSPITALS
The UK Markey Cancer Center is recognized among the nation’s high-performing hospitals by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals. Cancer hospitals rated "high performing" are among the top 10% of hospitals nationwide.
From leading-edge research to advanced treatments, our work at Markey is shaping the future of cancer care — here in Kentucky and far beyond. Every recognition we earn reflects one thing: our commitment to more cancer-free tomorrows.
Working together, we are giving Kentuckians even more reasons to trust Markey when it matters most.
OUR NATIONAL SPECIALTY RANKINGS
The 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals survey reviewed the performance of 886 hospitals in cancer care.
Markey is nationally recognized for all cancer conditions and specialty procedures in the current rankings:
- Colon cancer surgery
- Gynecological cancer surgery
- Leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma
- Lung cancer surgery
- Prostate cancer surgery
UK HealthCare Obstetrics & Gynecology, which provides advanced specialty care for gynecological cancers, is nationally ranked. Four other UK HealthCare programs that provide specialized cancer care also are recognized as High Performing – the top rating in their categories:
- Geriatrics
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Urology
