Sanford Bismarck Ranked No. 1 Hospital in North Dakota
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2026-2027 has ranked Sanford Bismarck Medical Center the No. 1 hospital in North Dakota.
The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings are published to help patients decide where to receive care. U.S. News evaluates data on nearly 5,000 hospitals in 15 adult specialties and 21 adult procedures and conditions. This recognition reflects Sanford Health's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and achieving positive clinical outcomes across the region.
“Being named the No. 1 hospital in North Dakota is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the exceptional care our teams provide every day,” said Todd Schaffer, M.D., president and CEO, Sanford Bismarck. “This recognition belongs to our physicians, nurses and caregivers whose dedication make a difference in the lives of patients and families across our region. As we celebrate this achievement, we will continue investing in innovative, patient-centered care to ensure the communities we serve receive the very best health care for years to come.”
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center is nationally ranked in cancer care and received high-performing rankings in several procedures and conditions, including cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, gastroenterology & GI surgery, geriatrics, nephrology, neurology & neurosurgery, obstetrics & gynecology, orthopedics and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls was also ranked as the No. 1 hospital in South Dakota.
For more information about Sanford Health, visit sanfordhealth.org.