MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is South Carolina’s only children’s hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report — earning national rankings in six specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Cancer, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery.
In addition, our hospital is verified as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the highest distinction for pediatric surgical care. These honors reflect our commitment to providing every child and family with the safest, most advanced, and most compassionate care possible.
Being ranked among the top children’s hospitals nationally is a meaningful recognition of the incredible care our teams provide. It reflects our deep commitment to improving the health and lives of children and families across South Carolina and the Southeast.
MUSC Children's Health pediatric cardiology and heart surgery program is ranked No. 4 nationally in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Consistently among the nation’s elite, this program continues to deliver exceptional outcomes and innovative, compassionate care for children with the most complex heart conditions.
Our program’s continued success reflects the extraordinary contributions of our entire team. Each member plays a critical role in advancing our mission and building a culture of excellence, teamwork and dedication that enables exceptional care and sustained achievement.
MUSC Children's Health pediatric nephrology program is ranked No. 26 nationally in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. As the largest pediatric nephrology program in South Carolina, MUSC Children’s Health continues to lead in providing expert care for children with kidney disorders.
We’re bringing techniques typically found only at the biggest, most innovative centers. As the only center in South Carolina providing transplant, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) and certain types of dialysis for NICU babies, we are truly at the forefront of care.
MUSC Children's Health pediatric orthopedics program is ranked No. 29 nationally in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This recognition reflects our leadership in providing advanced, family-centered care for children with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Whether it’s the kid next door or a complex child from across the state, the team at MUSC Pediatric Orthopedics is committed to the patient and family receiving the absolute highest quality of orthopedic care.
MUSC Children's Health pediatric cancer program is ranked No. 33 nationally in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This recognition underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, compassionate care for children facing cancer, combining clinical excellence with research and support to achieve top-tier outcomes.
I’m incredibly proud of this team’s dedication to providing the best care for our patients and families, and grateful for our strong partnership with the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital pediatric intensive care unit as we work together to accomplish miracles in difficult situations.
MUSC Children's Health pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery program is ranked No. 42 nationally in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Celebrating its 10th consecutive year among the nation’s top programs, MUSC Children’s Health continues to provide expert, compassionate care for children with digestive and gastrointestinal conditions.
I am deeply proud of our team for earning U.S. News recognition again. This honor reflects not only clinical excellence but our relentless investment in people and programs that directly improve children’s lives.
MUSC Children's Health neonatology program is ranked No. 49 nationally in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Focused on improving outcomes for the tiniest patients, our neonatal experts provide leading care for newborns with complex and critical conditions.
This recognition reflects the dedication, expertise and compassion of our multidisciplinary team, which works tirelessly to provide the highest-quality care. Our commitment to advancing neonatal care and serving our community with excellence remains unwavering.
