Houston Methodist was recognized as one of the overall top hospitals in the nation, and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center was again ranked as the best cancer hospital in annual rankings from U.S. News & World Report
The 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings, released Tuesday, gave national recognition to several Houston institutions for specialties including cancer, rehabilitation, psychiatry and ophthalmology.
Houston Methodist placed on the Honor Roll, which recognizes 20 hospitals across the U.S. that excelled in multiple specialties. The hospital earned national rankings in 10 specialties, including No. 5 in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery and No. 7 in OB/GYN care
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“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.”
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Houston Methodist has made the Honor Roll 10 times since the Best Hospitals rankings debuted in 1990. U.S. News also ranked the hospital No. 1 in Texas for the 15th consecutive year
MD Anderson ranked No. 1 in the nation for cancer care for the 12th straight year. It also ranked No. 6 in urology and No. 16 in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery. MD Anderson has been ranked either first or second for cancer care every year since the rankings debuted.
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“This ranking is a tremendous honor, and it reflects our unwavering commitment to continue making progress in our mission to end cancer,” said Peter WT Pisters, M.D., president of UT MD Anderson, in a news release. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this recognition possible: our faculty and staff, volunteers, donors and the patients and families we are honored to serve.”
The rankings are intended to help patients and families compare hospitals. U.S. News determined the rankings by reviewing each hospital’s performance based on measures including risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience, the publication said in a news release
The methodologies for the Best Hospitals specialty rankings and the procedures and conditions ratings measure patient outcomes using data from more than 800 million patient records
“For nearly four decades, U.S. News has helped families and their medical providers navigate complex healthcare decisions,” Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News, said in the release. “Because most patients choose providers close to home, this year’s debut of regional specialty rankings in cancer; cardiology, heart (and) vascular surgery; orthopedics and rehabilitation gives them an easy new way to evaluate their local options in consultation with their medical providers.”
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This year’s report recognized 505 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and Washington, D.C. Another Texas hospital, UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas-Fort Worth, was also named to the Honor Roll
Several other Houston hospitals earned national specialty rankings
TIRR Memorial Hermann ranked fourth in rehabilitation, while The Menninger Clinic tied for 12th in psychiatry. The Cullen Eye Institute at Baylor College of Medicine ranked 12th in ophthalmology.
“It is an extraordinary honor for TIRR Memorial Hermann to be awarded the top-ranked rehabilitation hospital in Houston and in Texas,” said Rhonda Abbott, senior vice president and CEO of TIRR Memorial Hermann. “Our team supports every aspect of healing, caring for people and providing families with guidance and re
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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital earned regional specialty rankings in five areas, while Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center was recognized in three.
“Continued recognition for excellence is a testament to the hard work and commitment of St. Luke’s Health physicians, nurses and staff who tirelessly strive to provide outstanding patient care every day,” said Augusto “Gus” Sepulveda, M.D., chief medical officer for the Houston market of CommonSpirit Health, which operates the hospital. “We are immensely proud of our teams and their dedication to delivering the highest standards of healthcare.”
Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital all earned national rankings in one specialty
U.S. News also publishes separate Best Children’s Hospitals rankings every year, which have consistently recognized Texas Children’s Hospital as one of the nation’s best pediatric hospitals
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