Also, in the specialty category, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Health System ranked as the nation’s best in ophthalmology. This is the 18th time that Bascom Palmer has received the top ranking since the publication began surveying U.S. physicians for the rankings 30 years ago. Bascom Palmer was recognized for its innovation in ophthalmology, advancing vision research in fields like gene therapy, retinal chips, orbital prostheses and stem cell therapy. In addition, the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine ranked as ninth in the U.S., a dramatic jump from 41st in 2018