Methodist Hospital recognized as South Texas's only America's 100 best hospital
San Antonio, Texas — Methodist Hospital announced today that it has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, the number one site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects Methodist Hospital’s commitment to clinical excellence and top-tier patient care, placing the organization in the top 2% of U.S. hospitals for overall clinical performance. Methodist Hospital received the Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals Award for 2026 and has been ranked among the Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals for five consecutive years (2022–2026).
“We are deeply honored to be recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals—and as the only hospital in San Antonio and the South Texas region to receive this distinction,” shared Ryan Simpson, CEO of Methodist Hospital. “This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence in serving our community, from the care we provide to the investments we make in programs and services at Methodist Hospital.”
In addition to this distinction for overall clinical care, Methodist Hospital has been recognized for its exceptional patient outcomes in key service areas. These accolades further underscore the hospital’s dedication to delivering the highest quality care to every patient, year after year:
- One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ in 2026
- One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care™ for five consecutive years (2022–2026)
- One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care™ for two consecutive years (2025–2026)
- Ranked among the top 10% in the nation for overall pulmonary services for three consecutive years (2024–2026)
- Named among the top 10% in the nation for vascular surgery for four consecutive years (2023–2026)
- Named among the top 10% in the nation for overall GI services for four consecutive years (2023–2026)
- Named among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for surgical care for four consecutive years (2023–2026)
Data collected from other Methodist Healthcare System hospitals — including Methodist Children’s Hospital, Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, Methodist Hospital Northeast, Methodist Hospital Texsan, and Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant - contributed to Methodist Hospital’s designation.
Methodist Hospital’s achievement is based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2026, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide.
Healthgrades’ analysis found that outcomes vary widely between the nation’s highest and lowest-performing facilities — and the gap is getting bigger. In fact, if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to America’s 100 Best, on average, 210,126 lives could have been saved during the 2022-2024 study period.* These findings illustrate the importance of choosing a facility with an established record of superior clinical outcomes.
“This year's America’s Best Hospitals list gives patients a clearer picture of where high-quality care is delivered most consistently,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “Patients can feel confident in their decision to seek care at Methodist Healthcare, an organization that is setting the standard for clinical excellence nationwide.”
With care variation on the rise, consumers must find and select a top-rated hospital to maximize their chances of a successful outcome. Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ America’s Best Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the national leaders in clinical excellence.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. View the complete 2026 America’s Best Hospital Awards Methodology.