HOUSTON, TX (July 29, 2025) - Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and St. Luke’s Health-The Woodlands Hospital were recognized by U.S. News & World Report as 2025-2026 Best Hospitals while St. Luke’s Health-Lakeside Hospital was named a High Performing hospital.
Baylor St. Luke’s ranked nationally as a Best Hospital in three specialties:
● Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, No. 25
● Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, No. 45
● Neurology & Neurosurgery, No. 46
Baylor St. Luke’s earned top “High Performing” ratings for its Cancer, Geriatrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, and Urology service lines. The following procedures and conditions received “High Performing” ratings:
● Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
● Aortic Valve Surgery
● Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
● Colon Cancer Surgery
● Diabetes
● Heart Arrhythmia
● Heart Attack
● Heart Bypass Surgery
● Heart Failure
● Hip Replacement
● Kidney Failure
● Knee Replacement
● Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma
● Lung Cancer Surgery
● Pacemaker Implantation
● Pneumonia
● Prostate Cancer Surgery
● Stroke
● Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Overall, Baylor St. Luke’s is ranked No. 2 in the Houston Metro Area and No. 4 in Texas.
“Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center’s continual recognition as one of the nation’s top hospitals reflects a track record of delivering the highest quality health care possible for our patients and their families,” said Dr. Bradley T. Lembcke, hospital president. “Our focus on providing exceptional care plays an integral part in our hospital being deemed an outstanding and significant asset for the Houston region and our country.”
U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions. Only 13% of the hospitals evaluated earned a Best Hospitals designation.
“I am proud of the Baylor College of Medicine faculty who provide patient care at Baylor St. Luke’s,” said Dr. Paul Klotman, president, CEO and executive dean of Baylor. “Through our joint venture, Baylor and BSLMC are showcasing innovative techniques that benefit our patients and the community. Congratulations on the recognition.”
St. Luke’s Health-The Woodlands garnered a regional ranking of No. 10 hospital in the Houston Metro area. It received top “High Performing” ratings for the following procedures and conditions: Kidney Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Hip Fracture, Pneumonia, and Stroke.
"We are incredibly proud and excited that St. Luke's Health – The Woodlands and Lakeside Hospitals are being recognized by U.S. News & World Report,” said Jim Parisi, hospital president. “This recognition proves that world-class healthcare isn't confined to the Texas Medical Center; it thrives right here in our community. I am deeply honored to see our North Houston hospitals celebrated for the outstanding work they do every day."
St. Luke’s Health-Lakeside received a “High Performing” rating for Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion).
More than half, 55, of CommonSpirit Health’s full-service acute care hospitals were recognized in the annual hospital rankings, affirming the system’s commitment to high-quality care across its 24-state footprint.
To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.
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About St. Luke’s Health - Houston Market
St. Luke’s Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is home to eight inpatient hospitals in Greater Houston, including Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, a joint venture research and teaching hospital for Baylor College of Medicine. The renowned expertise offered at St. Luke’s has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neurosciences, oncology, transplantation, and more. Home to the nationally-accredited and NCI-designated Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, St. Luke’s includes more than 1,400 licensed beds and 11,000 employees and clinically aligned providers in Greater Houston. Learn more at stlukeshealth.org.
About Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed academic medical center that provides nationally-recognized care and renowned expertise in a broad range of specialties. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neurosciences, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit. Learn more at stlukeshealth.org.
About St. Luke’s Health-The Woodlands Hospital
St. Luke's Health–The Woodlands Hospital offers leading-edge treatments and services to North Harris and Montgomery counties. The hospital offers expertise in a broad range of services, including heart care, neurology, and sports medicine. Using the latest technological advances and standards of care, the hospital’s board-certified medical staff, expert nurses, and allied health professionals provide compassionate and comprehensive care in inpatient and outpatient settings. St. Luke’s Health-The Woodlands’ clinical affiliations include Baylor College of Medicine, the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit. Learn more at stlukeshealth.org.
About St. Luke’s Health-Lakeside Hospital
St. Luke's Health–Lakeside Hospital in The Woodlands is dedicated to enhancing your health and well-being. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke’s Health and a team of specialized physicians—focused on general and interventional cardiology, sports medicine, and orthopedics, including total joint replacement and spine care—in the North Houston community. As the only hospital in Montgomery County to offer sports medicine as a major service line, Lakeside Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care as well as diagnostic imaging, including MRI, CT, and nuclear medicine. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit. Learn more at stlukeshealth.org.
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