Houston Methodist Hospital recognized among country’s best in U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- 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.

“We are honored to be ranked among the top 10 hospitals in Texas and No. 5 in the Houston metro area by U.S. News & World Report and proud to receive national recognition in Diabetes & Endocrinology and regional recognition in Orthopedics,” said David Bernard, CEO of Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital and senior vice president of Houston Methodist. “This achievement reflects the commitment of our team of physicians, nurses and staff to deliver unparalleled care and service to our community every day.”

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