Neurology

Mayo Clinic's Department of Neurology is consistently recognized by external organizations for providing outstanding patient care. These endorsements reinforce our commitment to providing expert, whole-person care to people who turn to Mayo Clinic for help.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, rank among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other hospital and has been recognized as an Honor Roll member according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 "Best Hospitals" rankings.

Mayo Clinic also is recognized as:

• A comprehensive cancer center. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center meets strict standards as a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, recognizing scientific excellence and a multispecialty approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Mayo Clinic also is part of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, a group of scientists throughout the U.S. and Canada who work together to conduct clinical trials and reduce the impact of cancer.
• Top-tier epilepsy centers. The National Association of Epilepsy Centers rates Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Jacksonville, Florida, and Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, as Level 4 epilepsy centers. This designation means these centers provide the highest level of diagnosis and treatment options for people with epilepsy.

• Top-tier stroke centers. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are each certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center — Arizona and Florida per Det Norske Veritas and Minnesota per The Joint Commission. Both are organizations that evaluate and accredit hospitals and staff. The Mayo Clinic Health System sites in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Mankato, Minnesota, are certified as Primary Stroke Centers by The Joint Commission.

  Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota have achievement awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke program.

• ALS Association Certified Center of Excellence. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are each recognized by The ALS Association as a center of excellence based on robust clinical and administrative reviews confirming standards of quality and implementation of best practices.
• NIA-designated Alzheimer's Center. Mayo Clinic's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center is jointly based in Rochester, Minnesota, and Jacksonville, Florida. These facilities are designated and funded by the National Institute on Aging, also called NIA.
• Top-ranked education program. Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology residency training programs are ranked among the top-performing programs by Doximity and U.S. News & World Report.

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