Camden-based Cooper University Health Care, once again, has been recognized among the best hospitals in New Jersey and the Philadelphia metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Hospitals.
The rankings released Tuesday, list Cooper as No, 7 in New Jersey and No. 7 in the Philadelphia Metro area, up from No. 11 last year, reinforcing its position as the leading academic health system in southern New Jersey.
In addition to its regional rankings, Cooper was rated High Performing — the highest designation awarded by U.S. News — in 14 adult specialties and conditions, including:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
- Aortic valve surgery
- Colon cancer surgery
- Diabetes
- Gynecological cancer surgery
- Heart arrhythmia
- Heart bypass surgery
- Heart failure
- Leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma
- Pneumonia
- Prostate cancer surgery
- Stroke
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Maternity care (uncomplicated pregnancy)
Cooper was also named among the Best Regional Hospitals for Community Access, which recognizes institutions that deliver high-quality care to underserved communities — a designation that reflects Cooper’s long-standing commitment to the communities it serves.
“Our top specialists and clinical professionals have helped Cooper University Health Care earn its place among the best hospitals in the region and the nation year after year,” George E. Norcross III, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Cooper University Health Care, said. “Our expert teams across an array of clinical areas have been recognized for providing the highest quality of care, demonstrating Cooper’s continued commitment and investment in improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.”
“We are grateful to our dedicated and highly skilled physicians, nurses, advanced practice professionals, and support teams, who provide compassionate, high-quality care to the tens of thousands of patients every year who come from all 50 states and 35 countries and trust Cooper for their health care,” Kevin M. O’Dowd, co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care, said.
“We are proud that Cooper has been recognized across more specialties than ever before, which is a testament to the extraordinary care our team provides every day,” Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care said. “Whether someone is facing a complex cancer diagnosis, a serious heart condition, or the joy and risks of childbirth, Cooper is the place people turn to for exceptional care close to home.”
