For the 13th consecutive year, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital in the Metro Richmond area by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Hospitals rankings for 2023 and 2024.

VCU Medical Center also was ranked as the No. 2 hospital in Virginia, an improvement from a No. 3 ranking previously. The center was evaluated alongside more than 4,500 hospitals across the country, and only 12% of those evaluated were awarded a Best Hospitals ranking.

“This recognition reflects the unrelenting efforts and collective commitment of our exceptional team members, clinicians, researchers, and support personnel,” Michael Roussos, president of VCU Medical Center, said in a statement. “It motivates us to continue striving for excellence in every aspect of patient care, medical education, and scientific discovery.”

VCU Medical Center’s cancer, cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, gastroenterology and GI surgery, orthopedics, and pulmonology and lung surgery programs were recognized as “High Performing” by U.S. News. The highest rankings also were awarded to VCU Medical Center for 14 critical procedures, services and conditions.