Sanford Bismarck ranked a top hospital for heart care
November 13, 2025
Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org
U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026 rankings recognize hospitals for exceptional care
BISMARCK, N.D. — U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2025-2026 has ranked Sanford Medical Center Bismarck No. 44 out of 800 on the top hospitals list for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery.
The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings are published to help patients decide where to receive care. U.S. News evaluates data on nearly 5,000 hospitals in 15 adult specialties and 21 adult procedures and conditions.
This national ranking reflects Sanford’s commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care, innovation in treatment and dedication to improving patient outcomes. The recognition highlights the hospital’s advanced cardiac services, including state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, minimally invasive procedures and a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled cardiologists, surgeons and support staff.
“We are honored to be recognized among the top cardiology programs in the country,” said Nayan Desai, M.D., interventional cardiologist, Sanford Bismarck. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our cardiovascular team, and to our ongoing mission to provide compassionate, cutting-edge care to our patients.”
The ranking is based on a comprehensive evaluation of clinical outcomes, patient experience, and reputation among specialists nationwide. Sanford continues to invest in research, technology and education to remain at the forefront of cardiovascular medicine.
For more information about Sanford Health, visit SanfordHealth.org.
The Sanford Bismarck region provides health care to central and western North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. It includes 26 clinics in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Williston and Watford City, as well as a Level II trauma center located in Bismarck
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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