Discover the Top 10 Hospitals in the Netherlands: Is Yours on the List

Basio badr

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When preparing for a hospital admission or ongoing treatment, the quality of care is paramount. In the Netherlands, hospitals generally receive positive evaluations, boasting an average patient rating of 7.9. However, significant disparities exist among individual hospitals, with scores ranging from 7.3 to 8.5. These ratings derive from an evaluation conducted by Zorgwijzer, based on data from Ziekenhuischeck.nl. Below is a look at the top 10 hospitals in the Netherlands based on overall ratings.

Top 10 Hospitals in the Netherlands: Is Yours on the List?

Radboudumc (Nijmegen) – 8.5
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (Amsterdam) – 8.5
Deventer Ziekenhuis (Deventer) – 8.5
Catharina Ziekenhuis (Eindhoven) – 8.4
UMCG (Groningen) – 8.4
Amsterdam UMC (Amsterdam) – 8.3
Erasmus MC (Rotterdam) – 8.3
Het Van Weel-Bethesda Ziekenhuis (Dirksland) – 8.3
Isala (Zwolle) – 8.3
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum (Leiden) – 8.3

This information is part of a national image study conducted in 2025, reflecting the experiences of patients, their families, visitors, and local residents. Last year, the Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix held the top spot with a score of 8.6, but this year it dropped to 8.0. The Radboudumc and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospitals maintained their high ratings.

Patient Experience Ratings

The Anna Ziekenhuis in Geldrop has achieved the highest patient experience score this year, rated at 8.9. It outranks many of the larger university medical centers.

Anna Ziekenhuis (Geldrop) – 8.9
Radboudumc (Nijmegen) – 8.7
UMCG (Groningen) – 8.7
UMC Utrecht (Utrecht) – 8.7
Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix (Winterswijk) – 8.7
ZGT (Almelo/Hengelo) – 8.7
Catharina Ziekenhuis (Eindhoven) – 8.6
Amsterdam UMC (Amsterdam) – 8.6
Erasmus MC (Rotterdam) – 8.6
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum (Leiden) – 8.6

The patient experience assessment includes factors such as communication quality, wait times for treatment, and overall satisfaction during appointments and procedures. The Anna Ziekenhuis slightly improved its rating from 8.8 last year to 8.9.

What to Know Before Choosing a Hospital

It is essential to verify whether your chosen hospital and healthcare provider are contracted with your health insurer. Without this contract, you may be liable for substantial out-of-pocket costs. This is particularly important for ongoing treatments and specialized care.

Planning for Future Healthcare

If you prefer complete freedom to choose from top hospitals for your treatment in 2026, consider a combination plan that offers full hospital choice. These plans start at €153.50 per month with an annual deductible of €385. A comprehensive list of policies offering full hospital choice can be found on Emegypt.