PHILADELPHIA – Magee Rehabilitation Hospital has again been rated one of America’s  leading hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. In its 16th annual “America’s Best Hospitals” rankings, which appear in the July 18 edition of the publication, Magee ranks 18 in the nation among rehabilitation hospitals. In addition, Magee received a 5.6 reputation score, the highest the hospital has received since the inception of the publication’s top hospital rankings.

Based on a survey of physicians, U.S. News & World Report lists just 176 medical centers from a total of 6,007 in 17 specialties.

“We are very pleased to be ranked as one of the top hospitals in the nation by our peers,” said William E. Staas, Jr., MD, FACP, Magee’s President and Medical Director. “This recognition validates the quality of care Magee’s expert physicians and staff provide to each of our patients as we help them reach their maximum potential.”

The rankings add to Magee’s reputation as a premier rehabilitation hospital. Hospitals are ranked based on a rolling three-year survey of randomly selected board-certified physicians in each specialty. Physicians are asked to list hospitals in their specialty without considering cost or location.