Orange, Calif., July 19, 2010 — U.S. News & World Report has named UC Irvine Medical Center one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for the 11th consecutive year.
Among the top 50 hospitals, UC Irvine is listed 28th for gynecology, 30th for urology and 50th for cancer and nephrology. The annual report hits newsstands August 30 and is currently available online.
Dr. Robert Bristow is director of UC Irvine's gynecologic oncology program.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked UC Irvine’s Department of Gynecology 28th in the country.
UC Irvine offers a full spectrum of state-of-the-art medical and surgical services, ranging from routine care to highly specialized gynecologic procedures. The gynecology team features some of the most prominent physicians in the nation who treat gynecologic cancers and diseases of the reproductive tract.
Our nationally recognized gynecologic oncology program offers patients the most advanced diagnosis and treatment options.
Dr. Jaime Landman is chairman of the UC Irvine Department of Urology
U.S. News & World Report has ranked UC Irvine’s Department of Urology 30th in the country.
The Center for Urological Care at the UC Irvine Medical Center is a 6,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility for personalized urological diagnosis and treatment. Patients with problems affecting the urinary tract (male and female) and men with reproductive and prostate health problems can receive private consultations, laboratory tests, biopsies and minor surgical procedures, all in one comfortable location.
Dr. Madeleine Pahl is chief of the Division of Nephrology
U.S. News & World Report has ranked UC Irvine’s Program in Nephrology 50th in the country.
The nephrologists at UC Irvine Medical Center provide comprehensive care for the entire spectrum of renal diseases and hypertension as well as fluid, electrolyte and acid-based disorders.
They are nationally and internationally regarded experts in the most advanced diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, kidney stones and both primary and secondary hypertension. They also are dedicated to ensuring compassionate, high quality care to patients with end-stage renal disease.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked UC Irvine’s cancer center 50th in the country.
The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at UC Irvine Medical Center provides fully integrated research, prevention, diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation programs for patients and families coping with cancer. The cancer center is one of 40 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country and the only one in Orange County. This recognition, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, reflects our expertise in translating leading-edge scientific findings into clinical practice, our commitment to cancer prevention research, and our community outreach and education programs.
As a university hospital center, we draw on extensive resources to detect and treat cancer on all levels. Our staff includes researchers, surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, social workers and dietitians. We believe our multidisciplinary approach to research, prevention and treatment promotes higher standards of care.