UH Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital's Pediatric Orthopaedics A Nationally Ranked Specialty

Rainbow Orthopaedic Update | Winter 2026

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. In the 2025–2026 rankings, UH Rainbow earned a place among the top 50 in all 11 pediatric specialties, seven of which are in the top 25. This achievement places UH Rainbow #3 in both Ohio and the Midwest.

“We are proud to be recognized again as one of the country’s leading children’s hospitals,” said Marissa Kiefer, MHSA, President of UH Rainbow and UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital. “Families rely on these rankings when making important decisions about their child’s healthcare, and this honor reflects the skill and compassion of our physicians, nurses, and caregivers. Every day, they put their patients and families first, and this recognition belongs to them.”

Our commitment to surgical innovation has helped elevate UH Rainbow to the top of the U.S. News rankings. From robotic-assisted deformity surgery to 3-D printed guides and novel techniques like vertebral body tethering, we are at the forefront of spinal care. Our collaborative approach across medical and surgical specialties ensures that every child has access to the highest quality care for even the most complex conditions and is one of the reasons we are ranked #14 in the nation as one of the best hospitals for pediatric orthopaedic care.

For more information or to make an appointment call 216-259-9496.

Michael Glotzbecker, MD, MBA

Michael P. Glotzbecker, MD, MBA
Division Chief, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Interim Surgeon in Chief
Medical Director of Children's Surgery
Fellowship Program Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
George H Thompson Chair in Pediatric Orthopaedics
UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Professor
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine