Houston Methodist Hospital, founded in 1919, is the flagship academic medical center of the Houston Methodist system and is located in the Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas. It is a non-profit, faith-based hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College and is internationally recognized for clinical excellence, research, and innovation. The hospital operates more than 1,000 beds, employs over 9,000 staff, and supports more than 2,500 affiliated physicians. It is a leader in specialties such as cardiovascular surgery, cancer care, organ transplantation, and neurosciences, and is committed to compassionate, patient-centered care

• Cancer (Houston Methodist Cancer Center)

• Heart & Vascular (DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center)

• Transplant (J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center)

• Digestive Disorders (Underwood Center)

• Neurology & Neurosurgery (Neurological Institute)

• Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

• Diabetes & Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Geriatrics, Urology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and more

• Nationally recognized for patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient experience

• High-performing in all 20 common conditions and procedures (U.S. News & World Report)

• Evidence-based medicine, advanced protocols, and highly trained staff

• Accredited by The Joint Commission and DNV GL - Healthcare

• Mission: Provide high-quality, cost-effective health care that delivers the best value in a spiritual environment of caring, in association with internationally recognized teaching and research

• Vision: To be a national leader in health care, research, and education, delivering patient-centered, innovative, and compassionate care

• **#1 Hospital in Texas for 13 consecutive year(U.S. News & World Report)

• Honor Roll: Named to the national Honor Roll eight times, including 2024-25

• Nationally ranked in 10 specialties, with eight in the top 20 and three in the top 10 (2024-25)

• America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award (Healthgrades, 2023)

• Leapfrog “A” Hospital Safety Grade for all seven acute care hospitals

• Top performer in Vizient Quality Leadership Ranking (2024)

• Accredited by The Joint Commission and DNV GL - Healthcare