Phoenix Children’s is Arizona’s premier hospital for family-centered, pediatric care for patients with complex medical needs. We’re proud of the broad and deep experience our expert team of physicians and staff brings across more than 75 pediatric subspecialties — experience you won’t find anyplace else in Arizona. But it isn't enough for a hospital to say it’s the best. That's why third-party endorsements, working from data submitted by multiple hospitals across the country, are one of the best ways for patients and families to ensure a hospital’s care is truly world-class. Here are a few of our top honors.

U.S. News & World Report
The rigorous “Best Children’s Hospitals” survey conducted by U.S. News & World Report asks hundreds of questions about a hospital’s survival rates, nurse staffing, subspecialists’ availability and many other pieces of critical information that's difficult or impossible for patients’ families and care-givers to find on their own. U.S. News takes all of this data and combines it with a reputation score that’s based on a survey of pediatric specialists from across the country.
For the 15th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The health system was also named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Arizona and fourth in the Southwest region. Phoenix Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Arizona ever to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
Phoenix Children’s complete 2025-26 rankings include:
- Gastroenterology & Gastroenterology Surgery #28
- Neurology & Neurosurgery #38, represented by Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s
- Diabetes & Endocrinology #47
- Nephrology #39
- Cardiology & Heart Surgery #44, represented by Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care
- Behavioral Health, Top 50

PHOENIX magazine’s Top Doctors
For more than 20 years, PHOENIX magazine has honored the Valley’s Top Doctors, based on a survey of healthcare professionals in a variety of specialties throughout the Valley.
Phoenix Children’s congratulates our physicians who have been recognized by their peers as Top Doctors in PHOENIX magazine.

ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Phoenix Children’s is proud to be recognized with an ISO 9001:2015 certification, the international gold standard that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to quality and safety in everything we do.
For our patients and families, this means you can count on us to deliver exceptional care every time. It also means we are focused on creating the best possible experience from the moment you walk through our doors and throughout your entire stay. Most importantly, it shows our commitment to always getting better, constantly finding new ways to improve safety, quality and the overall care we provide.
For those who want to join our team, ISO certification reflects an environment where staff are supported by clear standards and shared goals, so you can focus on what matters most — caring for kids. Families trust us with their child’s health, and this certification is one more way we show that trust is well-placed.
