Houston Methodist Hospital Recognized Among Country’s Best in U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll

Posted on Aug 5, 2026 in NEWSWORTHY

Named No. 1 hospital in Texas for 15th year

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.

Michael Garcia, CEO of Houston
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and senior vice president of Houston Methodist.

“To be recognized as the No. 2 hospital in Houston and tied for the No. 3 hospital in Texas is an incredible accomplishment and our highest ranking to date,” said Michael Garcia, CEO of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and senior vice president of Houston Methodist. “That recognition belongs to our physicians, nurses and employees, whose dedication to providing unparalleled safety, quality and service is the reason we’ve reached this milestone. I’m incredibly proud of this team and grateful for the excellent care they provide and the compassion they show to our patients and our community.”

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals methodology and a full list of rankings, click here.