Recognition and Honors

Riley at IU Health is recognized as one of the nation's top 50 children's hospitals.

Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health continues to be recognized as one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation. We are proud of our rankings and awards, but we are even prouder of the superior level of care we are able to provide your family. With each new recognition, we are reminded that every highly skilled physician, clinical trial and innovative treatment is here to help you and your loved ones.

US News & World Report Rankings

Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is honored to once again be ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals. But the even bigger honor is getting to serve you. You trust us with what matters most – your family. Riley at IU Health is recognized as one of the top 50 children’s hospitals out of hundreds in the country. Additionally, six out of ten of our specialty programs are ranked in the top 20. The following ten Riley specialties are recognized in the 2012-2013 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals:

Learn more about our specialties that are ranked among the best in the nation.

Cancer

Our team treats more than 80 percent of children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer in Indiana. We are affiliated with the IU Simon Cancer Center, the state’s only NCI designated Cancer Center for clinical care. Riley has Indiana’s only pediatric stem cell transplant program and is a Children’s Oncology Group Phase I Consortium member. Our patients are able to access the latest clinical trials and cutting edge medications all while under the care of highly skilled physicians and staff.

Find out more about Cancer Services at Riley U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital, Cancer 2012-2013

Cardiology & Heart Surgery

Riley is one of the highest volume pediatric cardiovascular centers in the country, and research shows higher volumes translate to better outcomes. Riley’s overall survival rate for cardiovascular surgery is significantly better than the national average. The Riley team is the only group performing pediatric heart transplantation in Indiana and the pediatric cardiac critical care team is the only of its kind in Indiana. The Riley Heart Center offers the full scope of heart-related services and treatment options.

Find out more about Cardiovascular Services at Riley U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital, Cardiology & Heart Surgery 2012-2013

Diabetes & Endocrinology

Our diabetes team provides medical care for approximately 2,000 children with diabetes in Indiana. The team consists of doctors, nurses, dietitians and a social worker — all of whom have special expertise in taking care of children with diabetes. The team provides both inpatient and outpatient care and works to create an individualized care plan for each patient. Riley endocrinologists also provide comprehensive care and consultative services for children with endocrine conditions throughout the state.

Find out more about Diabetes & Endocrinology at Riley U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital, Diabetes & Endocrinology 2012-2013

Gastroenterology

Ten board certified physicians lead the gastroenterology team at Riley. The team performs more than 2,000 endoscopic procedures a year and works to provide comprehensive care for children with intestinal, liver or nutritional problems. Gastroenterology issues, whether acute or chronic, affect the quality of a patient’s life. We help patients manage both common and rare gastrointestinal conditions and offer clinics specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, liver disease, allergic esophagitis, short bowel, cystic fibrosis, obesity and GI motility disorders.

Find out more about Gastroenterology Services at Riley U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital, Gastroenterology 2012-2013

Neonatology

The Riley Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the only comprehensive NICU in the state and offers care by the most experienced physicians. The NICU at Riley is a Level 3C, the highest level of care designation for a NICU. In addition to excellent family-focused service, the Riley team concentrates on research and quality improvement. We are top 10 in research funding among all pediatric hospitals and have vast family-centered support services for families.

Find out more about Neonatology Services at Riley U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital, Neonatology 2012-2013

Nephrology

We provide the state's only comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for children with kidney disease or kidney failure. Our team includes pediatric nephrologists, urologists and dialysis nurses. Riley is a leader in kidney transplantation and has worked to perfect a new hemodialysis technology — continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH).

Find out more about Nephrology Services at Riley U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital, Nephrology 2012-2013

Neurology & Neurosurgery

The Riley neurology and neurosurgery teams provide comprehensive and seamless care for families. Our teams see patients from throughout the Midwest and routinely treat the most complicated issues. Committed to treating any neurological need a patient may have, the teams have developed a number of specialty clinics, including headache and other chronic needs as well as the only comprehensive pediatric surgical epilepsy program in Indiana.

Find out more about Neurology & Neurosurgery Services at Riley U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital, Neurology & Neurosurgery 2012-2013

Orthopedics

Patients of the Riley orthopedics program are given access to pediatric orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons who understand growth and the uniqueness of a child’s musculoskeletal system. We work side-by-side with other true experts in pediatric orthopedics, including pediatric cast nurses, physical therapists and wound care nurses. Riley is also the home of the state’s only pediatric-based sports medicine program, with the only pediatric and sports medicine-trained physician in central Indiana.

Find out more about Orthopedics Services at Riley U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital, Orthopedics 2012-2013

Pulmonology

The pulmonology team at Riley Hospital treats patients from throughout the Midwest and has a major focus on research into lung development and prevention of lung injury in cystic fibrosis and asthma. Our pulmonologists treat patients with breathing disorders of all kinds, including: asthma, chronic lung diseases and acute breathing problems. Another focus is our sleep disorders center and our state-of-the-art, nationally accredited sleep laboratory. We also provide specialized lung function testing for infants and children in the Pediatric Pulmonary Function Laboratory.

Find out more about Pulmonology Services at Riley U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital, Pulmonology 2012-2013

Urology

Four board-certified pediatric urologists lead our urology team at Riley. The team’s initial focus is providing a diagnosis and treatment plan. If surgery is required, these physicians are highly skilled and experienced microsurgeons. The team is also nationally and internationally recognized for their commitment to the field.

Find out more about Urology Services at Riley U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital, Urology 2012-2013

Our full list and rankings are as follows:

  • Urology: 3rd
  • Pulmonology: 10th
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery: 14th
  • Nephrology: 18th
  • Cardiology & Heart Surgery: 19th
  • Orthopedics: 20th
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology: 21st
  • Gastroenterology: 22nd
  • Cancer: 28th
  • Neonatology: 32nd

NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR NURSING EXCELLENCE

IU Health has earned Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Magnet Recognition Program® honors excellence in nursing services and high quality clinical outcomes for patients. IU Health's downtown hospitals - IU Health Methodist, IU Health University and Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health - have achieved Magnet status, an honor given to less than five percent of all hospitals in the nation.