Cleveland Clinic Weston Ranked Among World's Best Hospitals

The Florida hospital's focus on patient accountability and continuous improvement has earned it a top global ranking.

Mar. 6, 2026 at 12:49pm

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Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Florida was recently ranked as the 40th best hospital in the U.S. and 246th best in the world on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026 list. The 236-bed hospital, led by Vice President and Chief Medical Officer F. Scott Ross, has streamlined its services, reevaluated resource allocation, and doubled down on the Cleveland Clinic's mission to provide excellent patient care, research, and education. Ross, who didn't go to medical school until age 36, says the hospital's success is rooted in its accountability to patients and a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

Why it matters

Cleveland Clinic Weston's high ranking demonstrates how a community hospital can evolve into an academic and tertiary care center that provides world-class care. The hospital's focus on patient outcomes, embracing new technologies, and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability serves as a model for other health systems looking to improve quality and patient experience.

The details

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Cleveland Clinic Weston has reevaluated its operations, streamlining services and doubling down on its core mission. Under Ross' leadership, the hospital has become a hub for complex procedures like daily organ transplants, while also serving a growing number of international patients. The hospital has implemented a 'closed loop communication' strategy to ensure patients and families are actively involved in care plans, and it encourages a culture where staff feel empowered to address quality issues proactively.

  • Cleveland Clinic Weston was recently ranked 40th best hospital in the U.S. and 246th best in the world on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026 list.
  • The hospital reevaluated its operations in 2022 in response to lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The players

F. Scott Ross

Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital. Ross took an unconventional path to hospital leadership, not attending medical school until age 36 after an early career in the utility industry.

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

A 236-bed hospital in Weston, Florida that is part of the larger Cleveland Clinic health system. The hospital has evolved from a community hospital into an academic and tertiary care center offering complex procedures and serving an international patient population.

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What they’re saying

“If any health care system tells you they're perfect, it's not a health care system you want.”

— F. Scott Ross, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer

“A complaining patient is a caring patient, so when I get those letters of patients that actually complain, I call them from my cell phone and I say, 'Tell me about your experience,' because I want to hear them out.”

— F. Scott Ross, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer

What’s next

Cleveland Clinic Weston plans to continue investing in new medical technologies to improve patient outcomes and experiences, such as advancements in diagnosing lung conditions earlier.

The takeaway

Cleveland Clinic Weston's success demonstrates that a community hospital can evolve into a world-class medical center by prioritizing patient accountability, embracing transparency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement - serving as a model for other health systems seeking to elevate their quality of care.