The Best in Florida and the Southeast: Moffitt Named a Top U.S. Cancer Hospital for 2025–2026
Ranked the Best Cancer Hospital in Florida and the Southeast: Among the Top in the Nation
For the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Cancer list, Moffitt Cancer Center continues its national rise, earning a spot among the country’s elite cancer hospitals and securing the #1 ranking in both Florida and the Southeast.
This year’s honor reflects the strength of Moffitt’s integrated care model, nationally recognized survival outcomes, and innovative therapies for even the most complex cancers. The ranking also places Moffitt in the top 1% of cancer centers by expert opinion from oncologists across the U.S.
Why Moffitt’s National Ranking Reflects Real Patient Outcomes
U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals nationwide. Only 13% earned a Best Hospitals distinction, with rankings based on metrics like:
- Risk-adjusted survival rates
- Patient safety and complications
- Nurse staffing ratios
- Expert physician surveys
- Access to advanced technologies
Moffitt’s high performance in these areas directly impacts outcomes for patients, especially in hard-to-treat and rare cancers. With survival rates up to 4x higher than national averages in select cancers, Moffitt offers hope where it’s needed most.
High Performing in 7 Key Cancer Specialties and Procedures
Moffitt is recognized as “High Performing” in the following specialties and cancer-related procedures.
These recognitions reflect Moffitt’s commitment to highly specialized, evidence-based care that blends surgical precision, advanced imaging, and personalized therapy planning. Every patient benefits from coordinated treatment across disciplines. This is an approach that’s been shown to improve outcomes and reduce complications.
Moffitt's Outcomes
Why Patients Choose Moffitt First
Moffitt is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida; part of an elite group of fewer than 60 centers in the country. That distinction means:
- Leadership in clinical research
- Faster access to innovative therapies
- Multidisciplinary expertise across specialties
- Enhanced training and education for the next generation of cancer experts
In addition to U.S. News, Moffitt was recently named a top cancer hospital on Newsweek’s 2025 America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care list and continues to earn national workplace honors, including:
- Forbes America’s Best Large Employers
- Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace
- Becker’s 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare