Charleston Area Medical Center is among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a high performing hospital for four procedures and/or conditions. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
Of the over 4,400 U.S. hospitals that U.S. News evaluated, CAMC is among only 38% that earned a "High Performing" rating. U.S. News’ analyses measured patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care. CAMC is recognized as high performing in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, colon cancer surgery, pneumonia and prostate cancer surgery.
“For more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder at U.S. News. “Hospitals designated as ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News demonstrate a consistent ability to provide excellent care for medical procedures and conditions, showcasing their specialized expertise as well as dedication to exceptional patient outcomes.”
U.S. News evaluated the hospitals across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions; only one third of them earned an award. 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 level of nursing care.