WILLS EYE RANKED AMONG THE BEST HOSPITALS BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
PHILADELPHIA, July 29, 2025 – U.S. News & World Report has recognized Wills Eye Hospital as a top choice for eye care for the 35th consecutive year. The publication’s annual “Best Hospitals” survey asks ophthalmologists across the nation to select their top recommendations for the most challenging ophthalmic patients.
“It is an honor to be recognized by our peers as one of the nation’s top eye hospitals once again,” said Julia A. Haller, MD, Chief Executive Officer and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief of Wills Eye Hospital. “This distinction highlights the dedication of our entire team and their commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.”
This acknowledgment comes at an exciting time for Wills Eye as it announces a change in leadership for the institution. Dr. Haller has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and will serve in a dual capacity, continuing as Ophthalmologist-in-Chief. She will oversee patient care, strategic planning, financial performance, and philanthropic advancement for the organization.
Wills Eye Hospital has provided comprehensive care for patients since 1832 when it was established as the nation’s first hospital specializing exclusively in eye care. As a global leader in ophthalmology, the organization serves more than 350,000 patients each year. Since 1972, Wills Eye has served as the Department of Ophthalmology for Thomas Jefferson University’s medical school and has been nationally recognized for its residency program, which has trained the most ophthalmologists of any program in the country.
About Wills Eye Hospital:
Wills Eye Hospital is a global leader in ophthalmology, established in 1832 as the nation's first hospital specializing in eye care. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Wills Eye as one of America's top ophthalmology Hospitals since the survey began, has the most nationally ranked ophthalmologists in the country and is among the top academic training programs in the U.S. for its residency program as voted by physicians in the nation. Wills Eye is a premier training site for all levels of medical education. Its resident and postgraduate training programs are among the most competitive in the country. The Vickie and Jack Farber Vision Research Center at Wills harnesses the core strengths of Wills, the close connection between innovative research and advanced patient care, to discover therapeutic breakthroughs. Wills provides the full range of primary and subspecialty eye care for improving and preserving sight, including cataract and primary eye care, cornea, emergency care, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular oncology, oculoplastics, pathology, pediatric ophthalmology, refractive surgery, retina, and strabismus. Ocular Services include the Wills Laser Correction Center and Diagnostic Center. Its 24/7 Emergency Service is the only one of its kind in the region. Wills Eye also has a network of six multi-specialty, ambulatory surgery centers throughout the tristate area.