Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Reviews, Violations, and Ratings

This series uses ratings and information from U.S. News and World Report and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to give you a clear picture of how hospitals and healthcare centers in Illinois, including the Chicagoland area, are performing. We cover their ratings, any violations, and other key details (such as patient safety). If you suspect an incident of medical negligence, our team of medical malpractice lawyers is here to help. This article focuses on Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

What You Should Know About Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Overview

Lurie Children’s Hospital is a 312-bed pediatric hospital in Streeterville on Chicago’s North Side, affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Founded in 1882, it was renamed after a donation from the Lurie family. The current campus was built in 2012 and includes a 24-hour emergency department.

Its contact information is:

Laurie Children’s Hospital
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-227-4000

U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Lurie Children’s Hospital

According to U.S. News & World Report, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is nationally ranked in 11 pediatric specialties among children’s hospital rankings. It is a children’s general medical and surgical facility. Data from Northwestern Memorial Hospital were used to evaluate this hospital in neonatology.

• National Ranking: 11 in children’s specialties
• Illinois Ranking: 1
• Midwest Ranking: 3

IDPH Report Card for Hospitals

The Illinois Department of Public Health rates hospitals in the Illinois Hospital Report Card and has the following information about the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Illinois Designations

• Magnet Recognition
• Pediatric Critical Care Center
• Perinatal III
• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center

CDC Infection Data

The CDC identified the following infections detected at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago:

• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infections in 2023: 4
• Clostridioides difficile infections (CDIs) in 2023: 36
• Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in 2023: 5 in Pediatric Medical-Surgical ICU and 9 in Pediatric Cardiothoracic ICU

Lurie Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialties

Ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation, their specialties include:

• Pediatric cancer
• Pediatric cardiology
• Pediatric orthopedics
• Pediatric urology
• Pediatric gastroenterology
• Pediatric nephrology
• Pediatric neurosurgery
• Pediatric pulmonology

Medical Malpractice Recoveries Against Lurie Children’s Hospital

Lurie Children’s Hospital has compensated victims of medical malpractice. Records show a notable settlement and verdict:

$17 million for the death of child due to severe brain injury and bleeding during surgery to remove a cyst.

Common Types of Medical Negligence

This case is an example of medical malpractice lawsuits filed against the hospital. If you or a loved one has experienced something similar, it’s worth having an attorney review your case. Medical malpractice by a healthcare provider can also cause other types of injuries, including:

• Failure to diagnose
• Pregnancy complications
• Surgical errors
• Neglect or misdiagnosis by medical staff
• Medication mistakes
• Failure to monitor patients
• Bedsores

How to Find Out If Your Lurie Children’s Hospi tal Doctor Has Been Disciplined

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has a database that consists of all the licensed doctors in Illinois. You have access to this resource to look up your doctor’s licensing information and see if they have been disciplined by the state.

How to Search IDFPR License Info

Search for information by:

• Going to the IDFPR license search
• Select “Medical Board” under the License Type dropdown menu
• Enter your doctor’s first and last name
• Press “Detail” button next to your doctor’s name to see details

Examples of Disciplinary Actions You May Find

If your medical provider has had disciplinary action taken against them, it will appear under the Disciplinary Actions section of the search. There are many different types of disciplinary actions against providers that may appear: a reprimand, probation, suspension, summary or temporary suspension, revocation, refuse to renew, relinquished, surrendered, permanently inactive, or fines.

More Resources to Research Your Doctor

Looking to ensure your healthcare professional is competent and trustworthy? The American Board of Medical Specialties’ user-friendly tool on their website makes it effortless for you to verify a doctor’s credentials.