Houston Methodist tops rankings once again, named no. 1 hospital in Texas for the 14th consecutive year  

For the ninth time, and seventh year running, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned a place on U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious Honor Roll, distinguishing it as one of the best hospitals in the nation. The flagship academic medical center was also ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 14th consecutive year, reaffirming its longstanding leadership in patient care, research, and innovation. 

But it’s not just the central hospital making headlines. A number of Houston Methodist’s entity hospitals also made impressive gains in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report state and metro rankings, showing the system’s strength across the Greater Houston region. 

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A culture of excellence 

Marc Boom, President and CEO at Houston Methodist, shared his appreciation for the entire organization’s commitment to excellence: 

“I am so proud of each of our employees for all they have accomplished this year in continuing to make Houston Methodist a top hospital and a leader in medicine.” 

This recognition reflects not only clinical performance but also the institution’s emphasis on forward-thinking research and innovation, a priority that’s particularly evident at the Center for Rapid Device Translation, Houston Methodist’s platform for accelerating the journey of medical technologies from concept to clinic. 

Homer Quintana, Director at Houston Methodist’s Center for Rapid Device Translation, said, “By prioritizing patients in everything we do and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration with innovative technologies, we can generate meaningful evidence more efficiently, accelerating the delivery of life-saving innovations to those who need them most.” 

High marks across the board 

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ranked No. 8 in Texas and No. 5 in the Houston metro area. 

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital tied for No. 9 in Texas and secured the No. 6 position in the Houston metro area. It also gained national recognition for its diabetes and endocrinology specialty, coming in at No. 45. 

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital ranked No. 12 in Texas and No. 7 in the Houston metro area. It received dual national rankings—No. 47 in both diabetes and endocrinology and cardiology, heart and vascular surgery. 

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital made it to No. 21 in Texas and No. 9 in the Houston metro area. 

These rankings are based on various performance indicators, including patient outcomes, patient experience, and hospital reputation among specialists. 

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Why it matters to the medtech community 

For stakeholders across the medical technology ecosystem—startups, investors, and regulators alike—rankings like these are more than just accolades. They point to institutional readiness for collaboration, rigorous clinical trial capabilities, and a commitment to bringing breakthrough technologies to patients faster. 

Houston Methodist’s consistent presence on the Honor Roll, along with its network-wide recognitions, sends a clear message: it’s not only a destination for world-class care, but a partner of choice in health innovation. 

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