News Summary
Houston Methodist Hospital has been recognized as the top hospital in both Houston and Texas, maintaining its prestigious title for the 14th consecutive year. It is the only hospital in the region to be included in the national Honor Roll, standing out among over 4,400 hospitals assessed based on patient outcomes and surveys. This year, Houston Methodist was ranked in 10 specialties, with several making the top 20. Additionally, community hospitals in the Houston Methodist network also received accolades, highlighting their commitment to high-quality healthcare in the community.
Texas
Houston Methodist Hospital has achieved a substantial milestone by being named the No. 1 hospital in Houston and Texas in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, released on July 29. This prestigious recognition highlights Houston Methodist as the only hospital in the state and city featured on U.S. News’ Honor Roll, which lists the top 20 hospitals nationwide. This year marks the 14th consecutive year that Houston Methodist has held the title of Texas’ best hospital, underscoring its commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Hospital Rankings and Performance
In this latest round of rankings, Houston Methodist is recognized across 10 specialties, with eight among the top 20 and three within the top 10. Noteworthy specialties and their respective rankings include:
- Cancer: 19th
- Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery: 14th
- Diabetes and Endocrinology: 10th
- Gastroenterology/GI Surgery: 7th
- Geriatrics: 19th
- Neurology/Neurosurgery: 15th
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: 10th
- Orthopedics: 24th
- Pulmonology and Lung Surgery: 8th (tied)
- Urology: 27th
This year’s rankings took into account over 4,400 hospitals, assessing patient outcomes over 20 benchmark procedures along with other metrics such as Medicare data and patient surveys, providing a comprehensive overview of each institution’s performance.
Community Hospitals Recognition
Additionally, four community hospitals within the Houston Methodist network received commendable statewide rankings. The rankings for these facilities are as follows:
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital: 8th in Texas, 5th in the Houston metro area
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital: tied for 9th in Texas, 6th in the Houston metro area
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital: 12th in Texas, 7th in the Houston metro area
- Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital: 21st in Texas, 9th in the Houston metro area
The success of these hospitals reflects the overall strength and commitment of the Houston Methodist network in providing quality care to its patients.
State and Regional Landscape
In this ranking cycle, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center continues to excel by securing the No. 1 position in the nation for cancer treatment, confirming the high-quality care available within Texas.
A total of 12 Best Regional Hospitals were recognized in the Houston metro area, further highlighting the region’s ability to deliver exceptional healthcare services to its residents.
Commitment to Healthcare Quality
The ongoing recognition of Houston Methodist Hospital as a leading institution is indicative of its operational excellence and unwavering dedication to patient care. This consistency in performance across numerous specialties sets Houston Methodist apart, ensuring it remains a cornerstone of healthcare in Texas.
Overall, the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings reaffirm the high standards and quality of care that patients can expect from Houston Methodist Hospital and its affiliated facilities.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
- KHOU: Houston Methodist Best Hospital in Texas
- Newswise: Houston Methodist Named to Honor Roll
- Axios: Houston Methodist Best Hospital in Texas
- Houston Chronicle: Houston Hospitals Best Rankings
- Healthcare IT News: AI Enables Efficiency Gains at Houston Methodist
- Wikipedia: Houston Methodist Hospital
- Google Search: Houston Methodist Hospital 2025 ranking
- Google Scholar: Houston Methodist Hospital
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Houston Methodist Hospital
- Google News: Houston Methodist Hospital Best Hospital
Author: STAFF HERE COLLEGE WRITER
The COLLEGE STATION STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at HERECollegeStation.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in College Station, Brazos County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo, Chilifest, and Aggie Muster. Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce and United Way of the Brazos Valley, plus leading businesses in education, biotechnology, and retail that power the local economy such as Texas A&M University, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, and H-E-B. As part of the broader HERE network, including HEREAustinTX.com, HEREDallas.com, HEREHouston.com, and HERESanAntonio.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Texas's dynamic landscape.
