Houston Methodist
Hospital recognized among country’s best in U.S. News & World Report Honor
Roll
Named No. 1 hospital in Texas for 15th
year; 5 community hospitals achieve statewide rankings
Houston Methodist Hospital was named
to U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll (best hospitals in the country)
for the 10th time and is the No. 1 hospital in Texas, marking the 15th
consecutive year at the top. This also is the 34th year in a row that Houston
Methodist Hospital was ranked in at least one specialty.
“This recognition reflects the
remarkable dedication of our physicians and employees and their tireless focus
on delivering unparalleled care to our patients,” said Marc L. Boom, M.D.,
president and CEO of Houston Methodist. “While we are honored by this
recognition, its true significance lies in what it represents — an unwavering
commitment to putting patients first.”
Houston Methodist Hospital is ranked in 11 specialties — 10
nationally and one regionally (rehab), including six specialties nationally
ranked in the top 20. The nationally ranked specialties include
gastroenterology/GI surgery (5); obstetrics and gynecology (7); cardiology,
heart and vascular surgery (10); pulmonology and lung surgery (11);
neurology/neurosurgery (13); cancer (19); orthopedics (21, tie); diabetes and
endocrinology (23, tie); geriatrics (24); and urology (43).
In addition, five community hospitals achieved 2026-27 U.S. News
& World Report statewide rankings. They also achieved their best showing in
the rankings to date by medical specialties.
§ Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
is No. 3 (tied) in Texas and No. 2 in the Houston metro area. It is ranked in
six specialties, with five nationally ranked and one regionally ranked.
§ Houston Methodist The Woodlands
Hospital is No. 7 in Texas and No. 5 in the Houston metro area. It is ranked in
two specialties, with one nationally ranked and one regionally ranked.
§ Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
is No. 9 in Texas and No. 6 in the Houston metro area. It is ranked in two
specialties, with one nationally ranked and one regionally ranked.
§ Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital is
No. 14 in Texas and No. 8 in the Houston metro area.
§ Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
is No. 21 (tied) in Texas and No. 10 (tied) in the Houston metro area.