Expertise and rankings Print Top ranked surgical programsMayo Clinic is consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the nation by US News & World Report, reflecting overall excellence but also high scores in the ranking's surgical categories, including but not limited to: Cardiology & heart surgery Ear, nose & throat Gastroenterology & GI surgery Neurology & neurosurgery Pulmonology & lung surgery Innovative services and special programsRecent examples of surgical innovations at Mayo Clinic include: Aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement Colostomy-sparing surgery (ileoanal anastomosis, also known as J-pouch surgery) Congenital heart surgery Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders Focused ultrasound surgery (FUS) for uterine fibroids Living-donor transplantation Robotic surgery in many contexts Mayo Clinic not only conducts extensive basic science but also carries out a wide range of clinical trials focused on surgical treatment. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery, gastroenterological surgery, neurosurgery and lung surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals for pediatric heart and heart surgery, gastroenterological surgery, neurosurgery and lung surgery. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic DoctorsLocations, travel & lodging April 14, 2020 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter SurgerySectionsOverviewRequest an appointmentTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicResources for medical professionals SectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicResources for medical professionals ORG-20475391 Departments & Centers Medical Departments & Centers Surgery